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AA-510-25-DA BCP capital purchase Zeiss Artevo 750 microscope

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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09 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran has successfully completed the award stage of a tender for the BCP capital purchase of a Zeiss Artevo 750 microscope. The procurement falls within the health industry category and is to be delivered in the Ayrshire and Arran region of the UK (UKM94). The procurement was conducted through a direct award, based on the Supply Chain National Framework Agreement for Ophthalmic Equipment, with Carl Zeiss Ltd being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £192,996.30, was signed on 4 February 2026 following a limited procurement method described as an award procedure without prior publication. The tender is identified by the title "AA-510-25-DA BCP capital purchase Zeiss Artevo 750 microscope" and it is associated with a contract reference number 2024/S 2024/S 000-033370 7767093295 (URN ref COS3 OPH 25 1140).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of ophthalmic equipment, particularly for those offering cutting-edge optical technologies. Large-scale suppliers like Carl Zeiss Ltd, which secured the contract via direct award, exemplify businesses that stand to benefit from such procurement. The contract's focus on advanced medical equipment indicates a potential interest in innovation and high-quality solutions, appealing to companies capable of matching such demands. Suppliers seeking to engage with public sector health organisations could view this tender as a valuable market entry or expansion avenue within the UK healthcare industry. Additionally, the direct award process highlights the importance of being part of established frameworks to access opportunities swiftly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-510-25-DA BCP capital purchase Zeiss Artevo 750 microscope

Notice Description

BCP capital purchase Zeiss Artevo 750 microscope

Procurement Information

Direct award Direct award from Supply Chain National Framework Agreement for Ophthalmic Equipment. Supply Chain Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 2024/S 000-033370 7767093295. (URN ref COS3 OPH 25 1140

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823113
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549160
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£192,996 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294323219

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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