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Purchase of microscope

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 15:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a public authority within central government, based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The title of the procurement is "Purchase of microscope," specifically an Olympus CX43 LED Florescence microscope, under the category of medical equipment. This process reached the award stage on 27th March 2026, with the contract being signed on 25th March 2026. The direct procurement method was utilised, labelled as below threshold without competition. Werfen Limited, located in Warrington, UK, has been awarded the contract, which spans from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2031.

The tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in medical equipment and goods supply, particularly within the healthcare sector. Companies with the ability to provide high-quality microscopes or similar medical devices can benefit from engaging in such procurement opportunities. While this specific contract was awarded without competition, understanding procurement processes and connecting with public authorities like Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust can allow businesses, even large-scale suppliers like Werfen Limited, to build valuable partnerships and expand their market presence through similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of microscope

Notice Description

Olympus CX43 LED Florescence microscope

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028644-2026
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
£28,827 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WERFEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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