Clinical and Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services 2026
Supply Chain Coordination Limited · Local or regional public body
In brief
Supply Chain Coordination Limited awarded medical supplies and IT and software work to B. Braun Medical Limited, Leica Microsystems(UK)Ltd and Carl Zeiss Ltd and 5 others on 20 October 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £83,030,508 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 4 December 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services 4 December 2026 to 3 December 2028 What this lot coversThis 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. | Medical equipment and supplies, IT services and software, Laboratory and scientific equipment | £60,660,381 |
| Outpatient Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services 4 December 2026 to 3 December 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of outpatient microscopes and/or exoscopes designed for use in a range of clinical procedures and examinations. | Medical equipment and supplies, IT services and software, Laboratory and scientific equipment | £20,220,127 |
| Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services 4 December 2026 to 3 December 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of pathology microscopes designed for use in clinical and laboratory environments for a varied range of disciplines. | Medical equipment and supplies, IT services and software, Laboratory and scientific equipment | £2,150,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Braun Medical Limited Leica Microsystems(UK)Ltd (SME) Carl Zeiss Ltd KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Limited D.P. Medical Systems Limited (SME) 5 bids received | Theatre Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services | £60,660,381 | Awarded 20 October 2026 |
| Leica Microsystems(UK)Ltd (SME) Albert Waeschle Limited (SME) Carl Zeiss Ltd RB Medical Engineering Limited D.P. Medical Systems Limited (SME) 6 bids received | Outpatient Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services | £20,220,127 | Awarded 20 October 2026 |
| Leica Microsystems(UK)Ltd (SME) Evident Europe GmbH (SME) 3 bids received | Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services | £2,150,000 | Awarded 20 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 070203-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 073012-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 004585-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 044040-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 102676-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
88Awards
34Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies
- GBUK Ltd10 contracts
- Crest Medical Ltd7 contracts
- Fannin (UK) Limited7 contracts
- Reflex Medical Limited7 contracts
- Aquilant Limited6 contracts
Similar open tenders
All open medical supplies tenders- £350kestimated
- £60kestimated
- £7mframework ceiling
- £100kestimated
- £12.7mestimated
From notice 070203-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 31 October 2025, last updated 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.