Tender

Microscope Teaching Head and Camera and accessories

THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 13:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is inviting bids for the supply of a "Microscope Teaching Head and Camera and accessories" under an open competition procurement method. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the microscopes sector, and is identified with the project reference C404587. Located in Shrewsbury, UK, with postal code SY3 8XQ, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, having commenced on 28th November 2025. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 5th December 2025 at 17:30, with any enquiries due by 4th December 2025 at 12:00. Following this, the contract is expected to begin on 15th December 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and scientific equipment, particularly those supplying microscopes and related accessories. Companies with capability in delivering comprehensive training and installation services would be well-suited to compete, given the tender specifies the inclusion of these services. Participating in this tender could enhance visibility and position a business as a preferred supplier to NHS trusts, fostering further opportunities within the public health sector. Moreover, the open competition nature ensures that any business, regardless of size, if capable of meeting the specified requirements, can tender, allowing newer or smaller firms to establish a foothold in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microscope Teaching Head and Camera and accessories

Notice Description

Eclipse Ni-U main body, NI-SAM Standard Arm & Teaching Head - Side by Side, delivery, installation & training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078102-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,062 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,062 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charlotte.hill1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8XQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Bowbrook
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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