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title: "Microscopes for Microbiology Department"
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# Microscopes for Microbiology Department

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f06363a-763b-4f76-85f4-aa2945716856

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently running a tender titled "Microscopes for Microbiology Department" to procure three replacement microscopes for their Microbiology Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as microscopes (CPV code: 38510000). The tender, which is at the active stage, is seeking competitive quotations and has an end date for submissions set for 21 September 2018. The total estimated budget for this procurement is £10,000, with the contract period commencing on 1 October 2018 and concluding on 30 September 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of medical equipment, particularly those offering microscopes and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is designed for competitive quotations below the threshold, making it accessible for smaller suppliers. Companies involved in biotechnology, healthcare equipment manufacturing, or related fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their market presence and contributing to growth within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking quotations for 3 replacement microscopes for the Microbiology Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Specification and requirements of the microscopes can be found on the Trusts e-procurement portal, Bravo Solutions. (Link below) https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99695613-e3d8-477b-9eef-dfc4ef9aeb75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B30 3HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | King's Norton North |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Northfield |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38512200 - Molecular microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2018 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99695613-e3d8-477b-9eef-dfc4ef9aeb75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99695613-e3d8-477b-9eef-dfc4ef9aeb75
  12th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html
  Link to e-procurement portal

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