---
title: "Pathology Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05533f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-25"
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# Pathology Microscope

Buyer: ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05533f

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## Summary

The Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is initiating an open procurement process for the acquisition of a microscope for their Pathology Department, located at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in Cambridge, UK. This tender falls within the goods category, specifically targeting microscopes, with a gross value of £16,800. Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals in accordance with the open competition method designated for below-threshold contracts. The tender is currently active and the submission deadline is set for 8th July 2025. The subsequent contract period will commence on 31st July 2025 and conclude on 1st August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that specialise in the medical devices field, with an emphasis on high-quality, competitively priced microscopes. Given that the award criteria focus entirely on price, companies offering cost-effective solutions while maintaining industry standards will be well-positioned to compete. The opportunity for electronic submissions and a straightforward procurement process further enhances accessibility for interested suppliers aiming to expand their business portfolio within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Procurement of a Microscope for the Pathology Department

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035015-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | £14,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 10:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035015-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035015-2025
  25th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.royalpapworth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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