Planning

Clinical and Pathology Microscopes 2026

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

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Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming procurement process, planned by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, is titled "Clinical and Pathology Microscopes 2026" and falls under the medical equipment category. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an expected future notice date set for 19th February 2026. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 4th December 2026 and conclude on 3rd December 2028, with a potential extension until 2030. The planned framework agreement seeks suppliers for a range of microscopes intended for NHS Supply Chain use, including theatre, outpatient, and pathology microscopes. This strategic procurement aims to secure high-quality medical equipment and services, covering the comprehensive needs of the targeted medical fields.

The tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those producing or servicing microscopes and associated diagnostic devices. Companies offering installation, maintenance, or development of medical software packages would find this procurement particularly relevant. The focus on establishing a framework agreement opens the market to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a platform for these entities to expand their market presence within the NHS Supply Chain. Engaging in this tender offers a potential avenue for long-term contracts and collaborations, enhancing credibility and business operations for well-suited applicants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical and Pathology Microscopes 2026

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision 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

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/070203-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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
31 Oct 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Feb 20264 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
contracting.team@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

Further Information

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