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title: "Pathologist Microscope"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Pathologist Microscope

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3a3c207-596d-4bfa-b5ef-ea46b09a4122

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust involves the acquisition of a microscope intended for the Pathology Department. The procurement falls under the industry category of "goods," specifically dealing with "Microscopes" as per the CPV classification. Situated in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, the Trust concluded the tender process on the 17th of July 2025, and the award was published on the 23rd of July 2025. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract period running from the 18th of July to the 8th of August 2025. The procurement method was categorized under "Other," and it is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs.

This procurement presents growth opportunities particularly for large-scale businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, like NIKON UK, Branch of NIKON EUROPE B.V., the awarded supplier. Such businesses can leverage their expertise, quality certifications, and reliable delivery capabilities to become key players in supplying high-precision scientific equipment to healthcare facilities and academic institutions. Given the specific requirements of the pathology sector, businesses with tailored solutions for medical microscopes and dynamic customer support systems are strategically positioned to benefit.

## Notice

Purchase of Microscope for Pathology Department

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0220b3b-4ce6-4cd6-83ec-07eaba0ceab3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,190 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,190 |
| 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 | NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0220b3b-4ce6-4cd6-83ec-07eaba0ceab3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0220b3b-4ce6-4cd6-83ec-07eaba0ceab3
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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