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title: "Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories"
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# Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f83d3ac4-76f3-4ff0-b6a0-f0989bd2ee9e

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain has awarded a contract for the provision of Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories. The contract is valued at £80,000,000 and is classified under medical equipment. The procurement method used was an Open procedure above threshold. The contract period starts from 4th December 2022 and ends on 3rd December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment industry, especially suppliers of operating microscopes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large-scale suppliers can compete for this contract. The contract is suited for businesses located in the United Kingdom and other specified countries. Businesses interested in providing healthcare equipment should consider participating in this tender to grow their market presence.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating microscopes, for both theatre and outpatient environments including all variations specified for use in a medical setting excluding Pathology and Laboratory Microscopes. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS20,000,000 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. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is PS80,000,000, including growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7001ce14-b652-4795-8b01-527c72e9aec7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2022 - 3 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | SWILLINGTON |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS15 4LG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ALBERT WAESCHLE; B. BRAUN MEDICAL; CARL ZEISS; D.P. MEDICAL SYSTEMS; KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK; LITEOPTICS; PRESCOTT'S SURGICAL; RB MEDICAL ENGINEERING; SWORD MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2022 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7001ce14-b652-4795-8b01-527c72e9aec7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7001ce14-b652-4795-8b01-527c72e9aec7
  15th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032182-2022
  Link to FTS Contract Award Notice

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