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title: "Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories"
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# Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-642ec1f2-7755-4e3a-92e1-81d4094016b3

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain is currently seeking suppliers for the "Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories" tender as part of a National Framework Agreement. This procurement process is classified under the medical equipment industry and is based in London, England. The tender is at the active phase, and submissions must be received by 29 August 2022. The estimated initial expenditure for the first year is approximately £20 million, with a total projected value of up to £80 million over the course of the agreement, which runs from 4 December 2022 to 3 December 2026. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their market presence within the healthcare sector. Suppliers of medical equipment and accessories would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those able to provide innovative solutions tailored for use in both theatre and outpatient environments. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses enhance their portfolio and contribute to the healthcare landscape in the UK.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating microscopes, for both theatre and outpatient environments including all variations specified for use in a medical setting excluding Pathology and Laboratory Microscopes. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS20,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is PS80,000,000, including growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dffbc28-5ee7-4f68-8a3a-a17d1bdccf5a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2022 - 3 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dffbc28-5ee7-4f68-8a3a-a17d1bdccf5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dffbc28-5ee7-4f68-8a3a-a17d1bdccf5a
  28th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health

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