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ESNEFT2770 Purchase of ENT Microscope

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Feb 2026 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an ENT microscope titled "ESNEFT2770 Purchase of ENT Microscope". This process was conducted under the health category, specifically focusing on goods, with delivery intended for Ipswich Hospital in the UKH14 region. The award stage was completed, with Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd being the selected supplier, and the contract was signed on 15th January 2026. The procurement followed a direct award via the NHS Supply Chain Framework without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting the urgency and specificity of this procurement need.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly in the field of microscopy, to position themselves as key players in the healthcare sector. Companies adept at navigating procurement frameworks and capable of rapid delivery would find similar processes lucrative. Though the direct award approach limits competition, understanding and engagement with frameworks like the NHS Supply Chain could facilitate future opportunities for aspiring bidders. This tender is suitable for larger enterprises with established presence and framework familiarity within the UK's medical equipment industry.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT2770 Purchase of ENT Microscope

Notice Description

Purchase of mobile microscope for use in ED for ENT cases. Purchased via NHS Supply Chain Framework Operating Microscopes 2022/S 000-020537

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Supply Chain Framework Operating Microscopes 2022/S 000-020537

Procurement Information

Direct Award via NHS Supply Chain Framework Operating Microscopes 2022/S 000-02053

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065586
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014090-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,928 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Philip Harman
Contact Email
contractmanagement@esneft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1206747474

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (U K

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