Award

Microscope Teaching Head and Camera and accessories

THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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09 Dec 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Nikon Eclipse Ni Microscope, along with all necessary accessories, delivery, installation, and training. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically classified as "Diagnostic supplies" within the public authority central government framework. The procurement process, executed under the 'limited' method due to its below-threshold status, has entered the 'award' stage with the contract being officially signed on 9th December 2025. The contract period extends from 15th December 2025 to 31st January 2026, highlighting the commitment to swiftly implement these enhancements at the hospital located in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of diagnostic equipment and educational scientific tools, particularly those with expertise in histology or related medical fields. Large-scale enterprises, like the awarded supplier, Histology Equipment Services of Manchester, that can provide comprehensive solutions including delivery and training, are particularly well-suited for such tenders. Engaging with such procurement opportunities allows businesses to expand their market influence in the healthcare sector, fostering growth through partnerships with reputable and established institutions like the NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

Microscope Teaching Head and Camera and accessories

Notice Description

Nikon Eclipse Ni Microscope & all accessories including delivery, installation and training & Microscope Teaching Head and Camera and all accessories

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f186
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080952-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HISTOLOGY EQUIPMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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