Planning

Clinical and Pathology Microscopes 2026

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 09:18

Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED, a public authority sub-central government organisation based in London, is in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Clinical and Pathology Microscopes 2026." This procurement aims to establish a framework agreement for various types of clinical and pathology microscopes, including theatre, outpatient, pathology, and refurbished microscopes. The industry category falls under medical equipment, with a total estimated contract value of £80 million. Important milestones include Request for Information (RFI) responses scheduled between 10th November 2025 and 5th December 2025, and draft specifications available from 8th December 2025 to 7th January 2026, culminating with feedback analysis by 21st January 2026. Potential suppliers can participate via the NHS Supply Chain portal and are required to have relevant certifications. The goods will be delivered across the United Kingdom, with the tender planned for formal announcement in April 2026.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity by engaging in a high-value framework agreement for supplying sophisticated microscopes and related services. Companies with ISO and CE certifications, especially those able to ensure compliance with modern slavery statements and sustainability assessments, are well-positioned to compete. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to enter or expand within the medical equipment sector. This engagement can strategise growth, increase market share, and establish new partnerships within the NHS supply chain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical and Pathology Microscopes 2026

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement for the procurement of Clinical and Pathology Microscopes. This will include but not limited to: 1. Theatre Microscopes includes ENT Operating Microscope, Neurological Operating Microscope and Plastics & Maxillofacial Operating Microscope 2. Outpatient Microscopes includes Colposcopes, Dental Microscope and ENT Outpatient Microscope 3. Pathology Microscopes 4. Refurbished Microscopes includes Theatre, Outpatient and Pathology Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply: * ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification'). Link for acceptable alternatives https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ ('Notified Bodies') * CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates are required where applicable to be presented at submission stage of the tender. * Modern Slavery for Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least PS36 million must have a link to their modern slavery statement on their website * Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12months of the Tender Publication Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ * Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment - Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved Level 1 within 12months of the Tender Publication Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ * Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenderers must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR Excused in exceptional circumstances * Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Security Essentials Plus Certificate

Planning Information

We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the procurement description. Suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link: PORTAL ACCESS - Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - Click on "SQs Open to All Suppliers" and search for the title of the procurement: SQ_631– Clinical and Pathology Microscopes 2026 PME EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Click on the 'Response Form' tab. - Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope at 1.1.1 - Click 'submit response. On receipt of an Expression of Interest (EOI), the Authority will issue the Supplier with a Request for Information (RFI) document, and at a later stage of pre-market engagement, the draft Specification & Product List. The RFI document and any further communication in regards of this PME activity only, will be issued via email from email address operatingmicroscopes.pme@supplychain.nhs.uk • 10th November 2025 - 5th December 2025 - Request for Information (RFI) issued, and responses reviewed. • 8th December 2025 - 7th January 2026 – Draft specification and product list shared with PIN/RFI respondents and interested parties for feedback. • 8th January 2026 - 21st January 2026 – Category Team to analyse feedback and amend product list as required. • Supplier webinar: Estimated April 2026 - Registration details to follow when date is confirmed. Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period (up to 7th January 2026), contact the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to operatingmicroscopes.pme@supplychain.nhs.uk There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d852
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073012-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

33164100 - Colposcope

38510000 - Microscopes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

38512200 - Molecular microscopes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

38514100 - Darkfield microscopes

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

38515100 - Polarising microscopes

38518100 - Wide field microscopes

38519000 - Miscellaneous compounds for microscopes

38519200 - Microscope objectives

38519400 - Automated microscope stages

38519610 - Microscope eyepieces

38519660 - Microscope covers

38634000 - Optical microscopes

48180000 - Medical software package

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment

72212180 - Medical software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2026 - 3 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operatingmicroscopes.pme@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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