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Published 31 Oct 2025, 15:52 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Clinical and Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services 2026

Official notice

Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreement3 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38)Software Packages & ERP (48)
+3 moreRepair & Maintenance (50)Installation services (except software) (51)IT Services & Software (72)
 Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£83,030,508total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 8 Jun 2026
Lots 3see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrsends 3 Dec 2028 · up to 3 Dec 2030 with extensions · starts 4 Dec 2026

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This framework is for Clinical and Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services including and not limited to those listed below. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be £22,518,282.00 (incl.VAT) in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options), is approximately £99,636,610.00 (incl. VAT).

The intended Lot Structure for this procurement is set out as follows:

  • Lot 1 Theatre Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services
  • Lot 2 Outpatient Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services
  • Lot 3 Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services

This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//Candidates ↗ wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows:

Registration.

  1. Use URL nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.
  2. If not yet registered:— Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page.— Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. Portal access. If registration has been completed:— Login with URL nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ .— Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers.— Select the following ITT:

ITT_2207 - Clinical and Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services PSQ.

ITT_2208 - Lot 1 Theatre Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services

ITT_2209 - Lot 2 Outpatient Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services

ITT_2210 - Lot 3 Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services

Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Tenderers are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com

Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.

CPV: Automated microscope stages · Darkfield microscopes · Diagnostic devices · Diagnostic systems · Fluorescent and polarising microscopes · Installation services of medical and surgical equipment · Inverted microscopes · Medical equipments · Medical software development services · Medical software package · Microscope covers · Microscope eyepieces · +11 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 4 Dec 2026
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
3% of call-off value · See Framework Award Pack documentation within Project_1664
Published description of the framework

See tender documentation within Project_1664

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Theatre Microscopes and Related Accessories and ServicesRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£60,660,381

This Lot covers the supply of theatre microscopes and/or exoscopes for use within an operating theatre supporting a range of surgical procedures across multiple specialties.

Contract period: 4 Dec 2026 – 3 Dec 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 3 Dec 2030 with extensionsValue: £60,660,381 exc. VAT · £72,792,457 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 24 Months. · There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to a further 24 months. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be £99,636,610.00 incl VAT.
33100000 Medical equipments33124100 Diagnostic devices33124110 Diagnostic systems33162100 Operating-theatre devices38510000 Microscopes38511100 Scanning electron microscopes
Lot #2Outpatient Microscopes and Related Accessories and ServicesRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£20,220,127

This Lot covers the supply of outpatient microscopes and/or exoscopes designed for use in a range of clinical procedures and examinations.

Contract period: 4 Dec 2026 – 3 Dec 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 3 Dec 2030 with extensionsValue: £20,220,127 exc. VAT · £24,264,152 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 24 Months. · There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to a further 24 months. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be £99,636,610.00 incl VAT.
33100000 Medical equipments33124100 Diagnostic devices33124110 Diagnostic systems38510000 Microscopes38511100 Scanning electron microscopes38512200 Molecular microscopes
Lot #3Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and ServicesRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£2,150,000

This Lot covers the supply of pathology microscopes designed for use in clinical and laboratory environments for a varied range of disciplines.

Contract period: 4 Dec 2026 – 3 Dec 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 3 Dec 2030 with extensionsValue: £2,150,000 exc. VAT · £2,580,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 24 Months. · There will be an option to extend the Framework for up to a further 24 months. If the extension period will be utilised, then the total value of the Framework across the 4 year would be £99,636,610.00 incl VAT.
33100000 Medical equipments33124100 Diagnostic devices33124110 Diagnostic systems38510000 Microscopes38511100 Scanning electron microscopes38512200 Molecular microscopes

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 40%Social value: 10%
Published sub-criteria (7)
  • Non-Financial Questions - Supply: 8%
  • Non-Financial Questions - Support: 14%
  • Non-Financial Questions - Training: 6%
  • Non-Financial Questions - Warranty: 12%
  • Value Based Procurement - Supply Chain: 10%
  • Financial: 40%
  • Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (7)
  • Non-Financial Questions - Supply
  • Non-Financial Questions - Support
  • Non-Financial Questions - Training
  • Non-Financial Questions - Warranty
  • Value Based Procurement - Supply Chain
  • Social Value
  • Financial
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Clinical and Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
31 Oct 2025, 15:52 GMT
Last source update
13 May 2026, 15:26 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 29 Oct 2026
Authority reference
Project_1664
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-044040
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Automated microscope stagesDarkfield microscopesDiagnostic devicesDiagnostic systemsFluorescent and polarising microscopesInstallation services of medical and surgical equipmentInverted microscopesMedical equipmentsMedical software development servicesMedical software package
+13 moreMicroscope coversMicroscope eyepieces
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d852 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
8 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
Clarification deadline
1 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 3% of call-off value · See Framework Award Pack documentation within Project_1664
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com ↗

Timeline

31 Oct 2025 → 4 Dec 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published362 days ago
    31 Oct 2025, 15:52 GMT
  2. Market engagement293 days ago
    7 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT

    We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the procurement description. Suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link:

    PORTAL ACCESS

    SQ_631– Clinical and Pathology Microscopes 2026 PME

    EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

    • Click on the 'Response Form' tab.
    • Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope at 1.1.1
    • Click 'submit response.

    On receipt of an Expression of Interest (EOI), the Authority will issue the Supplier with a Request for Information (RFI) document, and at a later stage of pre-market engagement, the draft Specification & Product List. The RFI document and any further communication in regards of this PME activity only, will be issued via email from email address operatingmicroscopes.pme@supplychain.nhs.uk

    • 10th November 2025 - 5th December 2025 - Request for Information (RFI) issued, and responses reviewed.
    • 8th December 2025 - 7th January 2026 – Draft specification and product list shared with PIN/RFI respondents and interested parties for feedback.
    • 8th January 2026 - 21st January 2026 – Category Team to analyse feedback and amend product list as required.
    • Supplier webinar: Estimated April 2026 - Registration details to follow when date is confirmed.

    Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period (up to 7th January 2026), contact the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to operatingmicroscopes.pme@supplychain.nhs.uk

    There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

  3. Next notice expected195 days ago
    15 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published168 days ago
    13 May 2026, 15:26 BST
  5. Clarification questions by149 days ago
    1 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
  6. Admission / appointment period ends142 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    8 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
  7. Today
    28 Oct 2026
  8. Award decision expected byin 26h
    29 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
  9. Contract startsin 36 days
    4 Dec 2026

Notice history

8 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 31 Oct 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    31 Oct 2025, 15:52 GMT
    UK1
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    12 Nov 2025, 09:18 GMT
    UK2
  3. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    20 Jan 2026, 08:51 GMT
    UK2
  4. Tender notice published
    13 May 2026, 15:26 BST
    UK4
  5. Published value updated to £83,030,508
    13 May 2026, 15:26 BST
    was £80,000,000
  6. Status changed to active
    13 May 2026, 15:26 BST
  7. Procurement method changed
    13 May 2026, 15:26 BST
  8. Deadline published: 8 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
    13 May 2026, 15:26 BST
Published amendments (1)

As this Tender is due to close after April 1st 2026, the requirements for Evergreen level have changed. They were previously: - Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved Level 1 within 12months of the Tender Publication Date. The requirements for Evergreen level are now: - Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and achieved Level 1 within the 12 months prior t…

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-10: 1 release · 31 Oct 2025

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PLLH-1887-BMRL Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, London, SE1 8UGContact email

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure