AwardedAwarded 20 October 2026

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

The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement the Authority will conduct to establish a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Clinical and Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services 2026 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 Further details about the requirements within each Lot are provided in the tender documentation. The term of the contracts formed under the proposed Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Theatre Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services
4 December 2026 to 3 December 2028
What this lot covers

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.

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 covers

This 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 covers

This 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

WinnerLotValueDates
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

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 070203-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 073012-2025
  3. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 004585-2026
  4. Tender notice · UK4, notice 044040-2026
  5. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 102676-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

88

Awards

34

Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies

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    Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

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  3. 23_27 Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Soaps

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    Closing soon12 hours left4 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £7mframework ceiling
  4. Theatre/ENT Dental

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    Closing soon12 hours leftSmall contract

    £100kestimated
  5. Technology Enabled Care

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    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £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.