Scope
Reference
Project_1664 - Clinical and Pathology Microscopes 2026
Description
NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Clinical and Pathology Microscopes. This will include but not limited to:
1. Theatre Microscopes includes ENT Operating Microscope, Neurological Operating Microscope and Plastics & Maxillofacial Operating Microscope
2. Outpatient Microscopes includes Colposcopes, Dental Microscope and ENT Outpatient Microscope
3. Pathology Microscopes
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 December 2026 to 3 December 2028
- Possible extension to 3 December 2030
- 4 years
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
- 38634000 - Optical microscopes
- 33164100 - Colposcope
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
- 72212180 - Medical software development services
- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes
- 38512200 - Molecular microscopes
- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes
- 38514100 - Darkfield microscopes
- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes
- 38515100 - Polarising microscopes
- 38519000 - Miscellaneous compounds for microscopes
- 38518100 - Wide field microscopes
- 38519200 - Microscope objectives
- 38519660 - Microscope covers
- 38519610 - Microscope eyepieces
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 February 2026
Contracting authority
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLH-1887-BMRL
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government