Planning

Supply of 1 No Vivascope VS3000 confocal laser scanning microscope

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 09:28

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for the supply of a Vivascope VS3000 confocal laser scanning microscope, seeking alternatives equivalent to this equipment. This procurement falls under the 'Medical Equipments' industry category with a tender value of £70,000 and a gross value of £84,000. It is an open competition therefore suitable for submissions that meet below-threshold criteria. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with Dominic Byrne available as the contact point for expressions of interest, which must be submitted via email by 23rd September 2025. The tender closes on 17th October 2025, and the procurement activities are centred in Norwich, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those with experience in high-tech, confocal laser scanning microscopy. As an open competition, it encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers who are below the financial threshold typically expected in major procurements. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises that can provide competitive alternatives to the sought-after microscope, fostering potential partnerships with a major healthcare institution in a central government procurement, promising impactful growth and enhanced visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of 1 No Vivascope VS3000 confocal laser scanning microscope

Notice Description

We are looking for suppliers of equivalent to the Vivascope VS3000 to contact us to express an interest in receiving our enquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056837-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Dominic Byrne
Contact Email
dominic.byrne@nnuh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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