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title: "Orthopaedic Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d814"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Orthopaedic Microscope

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d814

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of an Orthopaedic Microscope. The procurement, under the title "Orthopaedic Microscope," falls within the goods category, specifically microscopes (CPV 38510000), and was intended for use at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, United Kingdom. This procurement was part of the NHS Supply Chain framework for operating microscopes and reached the award stage, being signed on 28th July 2026 with Carl Zeiss Ltd as the supplier. The procurement followed a limited procedure, awarded without the prior publication of a call for competition, justified by falling outside the scope of standard directive application. The contract is valued at £184,555.80.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical technology and healthcare supply sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced surgical equipment like microscopes. Engaging with procurement frameworks of the NHS, such as this one, can help expand business reach and establish long-term partnerships with the public health sector. Companies that can offer competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and align with public health needs are particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders. Large-scale suppliers with established reputations, like Carl Zeiss Ltd, exemplify successful participation in this market, underscoring the potential for growth and market positioning for other beneficial suppliers.

## Notice

Purchase of a pentero 800 s surgical microscope via capital replacement awarded against operating microscopes NHS Supply Chain framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a pentero 800 s surgical microscope via capital replacement awarded against operating microscopes NHS Supply Chain framework. Required for Orthopaedics at Musgrove Park Hospital part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

### Procurement Information

Awarded against operating microscopes NHS Supply Chain framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072382-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £184,555 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072382-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/musgrove-park-hospital/

## Provenance

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