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Purchase of BX46F-1-3 microscopes with accessories

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Mar 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for acquiring medical equipment, specifically two BX46F-1-3 microscopes with corresponding accessories. Situated in Norwich, United Kingdom, the procurement falls within the goods industry category, under central government public authority. This direct procurement method was executed without competition, and the process reached its award stage as evidenced by the activity around March 2026, with contract activation starting on 7th March 2026 and concluding on 30th March 2026.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector, especially those capable of supplying high-quality goods within a direct purchase setting. The awarded contract was secured by Evident Europe GMBH, a large-scale supplier based in Stansted, United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing advanced medical microscopes and related accessories are well-positioned to engage with similar tenders in the future, potentially expanding their market presence within the healthcare industry across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of BX46F-1-3 microscopes with accessories

Notice Description

Purchase of 2 No BX46F-1-3 microscopes with accessories

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066701
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021658-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,210 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVIDENT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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