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title: "Ophthalmic Portable Microscope"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Ophthalmic Portable Microscope

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43a9fd21-196d-45d1-a7e8-851cc960226e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Ophthalmic Portable Microscope was conducted by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chester, England. This tender, classified under the CPV code for optical microscopes, had a total value of £150,766.60 and was awarded following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10 January 2022, with the contract commencing on 2 February 2022 and set to run until 31 March 2022.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in optical devices. Businesses capable of supplying high-quality ophthalmic equipment are well-suited to compete for similar tenders, which can enhance their market presence within the healthcare industry and foster business growth through engagements with reputable NHS entities.

## Notice

Requirement to purchase Ophthalmic Portable Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da5dea4-d3c7-457e-b47c-a13df7fec3db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,766 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,766 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38634000 - Optical microscopes

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da5dea4-d3c7-457e-b47c-a13df7fec3db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da5dea4-d3c7-457e-b47c-a13df7fec3db
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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