# Pathology Microscopes and Slide Scanning Equipment

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [NHS SUPPLY CHAIN](/buyers/nhs-supply-chain/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £8,000,000
- Published: 7 June 2018
- Planned start: 15 April 2019
- Planned end: 14 April 2023
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 1aeb4927-47d6-452c-a038-3f9db6789b3b-220642
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cf31db5-31ba-48fd-b557-feeaa0feeda5

## Description

This procurement is expected to comprise products such as Pathology Microscopes \(which are instruments for use in a clinical laboratory environment for looking at tissue or cells at a microscopic level\), Slide Scanning Equipment \(a system, device or solution for digitizing pathology and produces a 'virtual slide' for viewing and analysis\) along with associated accessories\. Precise quantities are unknown\. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa 2 000 000 GBP 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aeb4927-47d6-452c-a038-3f9db6789b3b-220642)