---
title: "Supply of 1 No Vivascope VS3000 confocal laser scanning microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b05"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-16"
---

# Supply of 1 No Vivascope VS3000 confocal laser scanning microscope

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b05

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for the supply of a Vivascope VS3000 confocal laser scanning microscope, seeking alternatives equivalent to this equipment. This procurement falls under the 'Medical Equipments' industry category with a tender value of £70,000 and a gross value of £84,000. It is an open competition therefore suitable for submissions that meet below-threshold criteria. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with Dominic Byrne available as the contact point for expressions of interest, which must be submitted via email by 23rd September 2025. The tender closes on 17th October 2025, and the procurement activities are centred in Norwich, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those with experience in high-tech, confocal laser scanning microscopy. As an open competition, it encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers who are below the financial threshold typically expected in major procurements. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises that can provide competitive alternatives to the sought-after microscope, fostering potential partnerships with a major healthcare institution in a central government procurement, promising impactful growth and enhanced visibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

We are looking for suppliers of equivalent to the Vivascope VS3000 to contact us to express an interest in receiving our enquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056837-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 09:28 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056837-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056837-2025
  16th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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