--- title: "Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of Cleft Operating Microscope" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069258" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069258" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069258.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069258.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-22" --- # Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of Cleft Operating Microscope Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069258 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069258) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069258.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the acquisition of a cleft operating microscope, encompassing its supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and post-warranty maintenance. This process is categorised under the goods industry, specifically related to microscopes. Located in Cambridge, United Kingdom (region UKH12), the tender follows an open procedure with a gross estimated value of £480,000. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions required by 24th June 2026. An information session was completed on 31st January 2026, indicating early market engagement with potential suppliers. The project is subject to legislation UKPGA 2023/54, and proposals need to be submitted electronically in English. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical instruments, endoscopy, or surgical device manufacturing. The open procedure and the substantial contract value present an attractive proposition for businesses with expertise in high-tech medical equipment. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust prioritises quality, with 75% of the award criteria based on technical requirements, allowing for innovative solutions to be presented. Companies that can demonstrate a balance of high-quality standards alongside competitive pricing stand to benefit from securing this contract, which can enhance their portfolio and prestige within the healthcare sector. ## Notice Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of Cleft Operating Microscope to replace the current device in service at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) ### Planning Information The Authority conducted a preliminary market engagement with the following companies to understand the available market options and to obtain indicative pricing. The engaged companies were: - Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. - Mitaka Europe GmbH ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058449-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 12 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 0QQ | | 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 | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 22 Jun 2026 at 11:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058449-2026 - 3 Jun 2026 at 15:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052486-2026 - 12 May 2026 at 09:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043353-2026 - 6 May 2026 at 11:55 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041494-2026 - 6 May 2026 at 11:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041486-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058449-2026 22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052486-2026 3rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043353-2026 12th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041494-2026 6th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041486-2026 6th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://eoecph.ukp.app.jaggaer.com - https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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