---
title: "Purchase of BX46F-1-3 microscopes with accessories"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066701"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066701.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Purchase of BX46F-1-3 microscopes with accessories

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066701

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for acquiring medical equipment, specifically two BX46F-1-3 microscopes with corresponding accessories. Situated in Norwich, United Kingdom, the procurement falls within the goods industry category, under central government public authority. This direct procurement method was executed without competition, and the process reached its award stage as evidenced by the activity around March 2026, with contract activation starting on 7th March 2026 and concluding on 30th March 2026.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector, especially those capable of supplying high-quality goods within a direct purchase setting. The awarded contract was secured by Evident Europe GMBH, a large-scale supplier based in Stansted, United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing advanced medical microscopes and related accessories are well-positioned to engage with similar tenders in the future, potentially expanding their market presence within the healthcare industry across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Purchase of 2 No BX46F-1-3 microscopes with accessories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021658-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,210 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 10:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021658-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021658-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details 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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