Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of Cleft Operating Microscope

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

22 Jun 2026 at 11:09

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03 Jun 2026 at 15:26

Tender

12 May 2026 at 09:48

PlanningUpdate

06 May 2026 at 11:55

Planning

06 May 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the acquisition of a cleft operating microscope, encompassing its supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and post-warranty maintenance. This process is categorised under the goods industry, specifically related to microscopes. Located in Cambridge, United Kingdom (region UKH12), the tender follows an open procedure with a gross estimated value of £480,000. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions required by 24th June 2026. An information session was completed on 31st January 2026, indicating early market engagement with potential suppliers. The project is subject to legislation UKPGA 2023/54, and proposals need to be submitted electronically in English.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical instruments, endoscopy, or surgical device manufacturing. The open procedure and the substantial contract value present an attractive proposition for businesses with expertise in high-tech medical equipment. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust prioritises quality, with 75% of the award criteria based on technical requirements, allowing for innovative solutions to be presented. Companies that can demonstrate a balance of high-quality standards alongside competitive pricing stand to benefit from securing this contract, which can enhance their portfolio and prestige within the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of Cleft Operating Microscope

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of Cleft Operating Microscope to replace the current device in service at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH)

Planning Information

The Authority conducted a preliminary market engagement with the following companies to understand the available market options and to obtain indicative pricing. The engaged companies were: - Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. - Mitaka Europe GmbH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069258
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058449-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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