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30 Jul 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of an Orthopaedic Microscope. The procurement, under the title "Orthopaedic Microscope," falls within the goods category, specifically microscopes (CPV 38510000), and was intended for use at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, United Kingdom. This procurement was part of the NHS Supply Chain framework for operating microscopes and reached the award stage, being signed on 28th July 2026 with Carl Zeiss Ltd as the supplier. The procurement followed a limited procedure, awarded without the prior publication of a call for competition, justified by falling outside the scope of standard directive application. The contract is valued at £184,555.80.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical technology and healthcare supply sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced surgical equipment like microscopes. Engaging with procurement frameworks of the NHS, such as this one, can help expand business reach and establish long-term partnerships with the public health sector. Companies that can offer competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and align with public health needs are particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders. Large-scale suppliers with established reputations, like Carl Zeiss Ltd, exemplify successful participation in this market, underscoring the potential for growth and market positioning for other beneficial suppliers.

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Notice Title

Orthopaedic Microscope

Notice Description

Purchase of a pentero 800 s surgical microscope via capital replacement awarded against operating microscopes NHS Supply Chain framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a pentero 800 s surgical microscope via capital replacement awarded against operating microscopes NHS Supply Chain framework. Required for Orthopaedics at Musgrove Park Hospital part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Procurement Information

Awarded against operating microscopes NHS Supply Chain framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d814
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072382-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£184,555 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks 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
SOMERSET 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
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

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