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title: "spinal microscope"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# spinal microscope

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-900b746f-fe2c-45c2-956a-0273ec7d011a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, pertains to the supply of a "spinal microscope" under the industry category of Microscopes (CPV: 38510000). This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in the award stage on 2nd February 2026. The contract has been awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, valued at £127,178.40, with the delivery set within the United Kingdom at postal code NE27 0QJ. The contract period spans from 16th January 2026 to 27th March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying high-precision optical instruments to engage with the healthcare sector, specifically those capable of offering advanced medical equipment like the TIVATO 700 System. While this particular contract was awarded to a large supplier, companies that facilitate similar framework agreements or have the capacity to supply sophisticated microscopes could position themselves favorably in future procurements. Despite this tender being unsuitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), similar forthcoming tenders may yet allow for participation depending on supply capabilities and framework alignment.

## Notice

TIVATO 700 System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab778f6d-fbcc-4381-a999-be2925b6acfa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,178 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,178 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab778f6d-fbcc-4381-a999-be2925b6acfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab778f6d-fbcc-4381-a999-be2925b6acfa
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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