---
title: "Purchase of microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0676d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# Purchase of microscope

Buyer: LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0676d6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a public authority within central government, based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The title of the procurement is "Purchase of microscope," specifically an Olympus CX43 LED Florescence microscope, under the category of medical equipment. This process reached the award stage on 27th March 2026, with the contract being signed on 25th March 2026. The direct procurement method was utilised, labelled as below threshold without competition. Werfen Limited, located in Warrington, UK, has been awarded the contract, which spans from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2031.

The tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in medical equipment and goods supply, particularly within the healthcare sector. Companies with the ability to provide high-quality microscopes or similar medical devices can benefit from engaging in such procurement opportunities. While this specific contract was awarded without competition, understanding procurement processes and connecting with public authorities like Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust can allow businesses, even large-scale suppliers like Werfen Limited, to build valuable partnerships and expand their market presence through similar future tenders.

## Notice

Olympus CX43 LED Florescence microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028644-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,827 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WERFEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 15:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028644-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028644-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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