---
title: "Consultant Pathologist grade Microscopes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055518"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-27"
---

# Consultant Pathologist grade Microscopes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055518

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Consultant Pathologist grade Microscopes" was overseen by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, under the industry category of goods, particularly focuses on microscopes necessary for clinical reporting of samples in Cellular Pathology. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically without competition, and classified as below threshold. Located in Birmingham, UK, the process has reached the award stage with a contract already active from April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025. The award was issued on June 27, 2025, valuing the contract at £60,000 net. The supplier selected for this contract is Evident Scientific.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical-grade microscopy equipment. Given the direct procurement method, businesses that have established relationships within the healthcare sector or can demonstrate high-quality standards in scientific goods are well-placed to compete for future opportunities that might arise from similar processes. The association with a major healthcare trust such as the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust could provide a significant boost in credibility and market presence for successful suppliers. Businesses focusing on innovative technological solutions in clinical settings could leverage such engagements to further expand their offerings and client base.

## Notice

Consultant Pathologist grade Microscopes x 3. Required for Clinical reporting of samples in Cellular Pathology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035766-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVIDENT SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035766-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035766-2025
  27th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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