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title: "C435410 - Waiver of Training & Education microscopes"
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# C435410 - Waiver of Training & Education microscopes

Buyer: BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1178ac4-05d6-4ab8-aa7c-c53049635ad0

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## Summary

The procurement process for "C435410 - Waiver of Training & Education microscopes" has been completed by the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This tender involved acquiring a set of microscopes for their Technical Skills Lab, as existing equipment had become obsolete. Classified under the CPV code 38510000, which pertains to microscopes, the process unfolded in Bradford, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was limited, specifically under a competitive quotation model below the threshold, culminating in an award dated 30th March 2026. The contract period spans from 31st March to 29th April 2026, with the total contract value being £112,500.

This procurement contract has been awarded to Prescott's Surgical Ltd, identified as an SME, which presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and educational equipment to compete in similar future tenders. The tender, although marked as unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs during the tender stage, demonstrates that niche providers with established capabilities in microscope manufacturing and supply could benefit from engaging in procurement exercises by larger organisations like the NHS Trust. This market is ripe with potential for companies that can offer reliable and innovative solutions in educational settings, aligning with the Trust's objective to enhance technical skills lab training.

## Notice

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) has a requirement to purchase a set of microscopes for the Technical Skills Lab. The microscopes currently in the Technical Skills Lab are over 15 years old and show significant signs of wear and tear. Due to their age, they are now considered obsolete and can no longer be repaired, which affects both their reliability and their effectiveness for training purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c57ab9e6-8acd-46f5-bff5-f3df24750186 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,500 |
| 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 | BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD9 6RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Toller |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESCOTT'S SURGICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c57ab9e6-8acd-46f5-bff5-f3df24750186

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c57ab9e6-8acd-46f5-bff5-f3df24750186
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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