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title: "Pathology Microscopes and Slide Scanning Equipment"
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buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
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# Pathology Microscopes and Slide Scanning Equipment

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cf31db5-31ba-48fd-b557-feeaa0feeda5

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is initiating a tender for the procurement of Pathology Microscopes and Slide Scanning Equipment, anticipated to commence on 15 April 2019 with a contract period extending until 14 April 2023. The total value of this procurement is approximately £8 million GBP, with an initial estimated expenditure of £2 million GBP in the first year. This tender falls under the planning stage and is being conducted through an open procedure. The relevant industry category includes inverted microscopes and various related equipment, serving multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the medical equipment and laboratory supplies sector, particularly those specialising in microscopy and imaging technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender is designed to be accessible and competitive, benefiting those that can supply innovative and effective pathology solutions.

## Notice

This procurement is expected to comprise products such as Pathology Microscopes (which are instruments for use in a clinical laboratory environment for looking at tissue or cells at a microscopic level), Slide Scanning Equipment (a system, device or solution for digitizing pathology and produces a 'virtual slide' for viewing and analysis) along with associated accessories. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa 2 000 000 GBP 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aeb4927-47d6-452c-a038-3f9db6789b3b |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2019 - 14 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes
- 38514100 - Darkfield microscopes
- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes
- 38516000 - Monocular and/or binocular light compound microscopes
- 38518000 - Wide field, stereo or dissecting light microscopes
- 38519000 - Miscellaneous compounds for microscopes

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2018 at 13:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aeb4927-47d6-452c-a038-3f9db6789b3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aeb4927-47d6-452c-a038-3f9db6789b3b
  7th June 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/236ded4b-aed1-4da2-b9c7-c8b70f954c31
  PIN Notice
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:236952-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
  PIN Notice

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