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title: "Award of Invitation to Mini Competition for NP182/13 - Lot 4 Medical Microscopes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000521810"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS FORTH VALLEY"
published: "2018-05-09"
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# Award of Invitation to Mini Competition for NP182/13 - Lot 4 Medical Microscopes

Buyer: NHS FORTH VALLEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000521810

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## Summary

The NHS Forth Valley is currently overseeing the award of a tender titled "Award of Invitation to Mini Competition for NP182/13 – Lot 4 Medical Microscopes". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically relating to medical equipment. The tender period commenced on 2nd April 2018 and will extend until 1st April 2028. The award value is £185,985 and the primary supplier identified is Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. This tender is part of a longer-term framework contract aimed at fulfilling specific supply requirements detailed in the associated specifications.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical equipment and related services, particularly those with capabilities in providing advanced medical microscopes and technological solutions. Companies engaged in manufacturing or distributing medical apparatus, as well as those offering technical support and maintenance services, would be well-positioned to compete in this tender process. The long duration of the contract also allows for potential ongoing partnerships and growth within the health sector.

## Notice

Invitation to Mini Competition for NP182/13 - Lot 4 Medical MicroscopesDuration: 10 YearsOffers are invited, subject to the terms of this letter and subsequent documents for the supply of the goods/services from the Framework Contract detailed above and the further requirements detailed in the Specification (Document No 4).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318608 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,985 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS FORTH VALLEY |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; MISS; NHS GRAMPIAN; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; PROSPECT COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 44 |
| Supplier names | ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ASPECT CONTRACTS; BACRA; BORDER SIGNS & GRAPHICS; BOTT; BRITISH GAS SOCIAL HOUSING LTD TRADING AS PH JONES; BROWN SOIL; CALEDONIAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A 'SIGNAL; CLARKES ENVIRONMENTAL; CYCLEHOOP; DEREK BROWN FORESTRY & GARDENING CONTRACTOR; GALLOWAY GROUNDWORKS; GAMMA TELECOM; GOWRIE CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HOPKINS STEEL; IVANTI; JAMES WALKER & SON; KIER CONSTRUCTION; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK; MAINTEL EUROPE; MCGILL ELECTRICAL; METHODS DIGITAL; MUCKLE MEDIA; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; REGENERIS CONSULTING; RHODAR; RS CONSULTING LTD T/A BREAKING BLUE; SCOTT BENNETT ASSOCIATES; SIGNCRAFT SIGNS; SIGNS OF SCOTLAND; SOFTWARE BOX; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES; SUTCLIFFE PLAY (SCOTLAND; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; TRACSIS TRAFFIC DATA; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; VOYAGE 1 LIMITED T/A VOYAGE CARE; WI & A GILBERT; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 9 May 2018 at 09:33 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318608

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.nhsforthvalley.com
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.prospectch.org.uk/
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities

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