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title: "Southern Microscopes - Maintenance of Histology Microscopes"
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buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Southern Microscopes - Maintenance of Histology Microscopes

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73b5c118-3bb4-4ba6-8324-230fd12f1fca

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the maintenance of histology microscopes under the title "Southern Microscopes - Maintenance of Histology Microscopes." This contract, classified under the CPV code 50422000 for repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment, was awarded with a total value of £16,428. The procurement method used was a direct award through a single tender action below threshold, with the contract period set from 25th February 2022 to 24th February 2025. The tender process ended on 24th February 2022, and the contract is located in Norwich, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of providing specialised services to healthcare institutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in servicing surgical equipment and a track record of working with NHS organisations would be especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts, potentially leading to sustained business growth in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Maintenance of Histology Microscopes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eae987b-5eb0-4846-b2cc-ba84afd16b4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2022 - 24 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,428 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,428 |
| 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 | NORFOLK AND NORWICH HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN MICROSCOPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2022 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eae987b-5eb0-4846-b2cc-ba84afd16b4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eae987b-5eb0-4846-b2cc-ba84afd16b4d
  25th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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