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APUC Lot 10 Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs - High End Equipment

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Birkbeck College, located in London, England, has awarded a service contract for the servicing, maintenance, and repairs of high-end Leica microscopes under a procurement categorized within the scientific equipment industry (CPV code 38510000). The procurement process employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award was finalised on 28 October 2025, with the contract set to commence on 23 September 2025 and ending on 22 September 2027. The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with the total contract value set at £39,130.32. The delivery address is in London, postal code WC1E 7HX.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in the maintenance of high-end scientific equipment. Companies with experience in servicing advanced laboratory equipment like Leica microscopes would find this contract to be well-aligned with their capabilities. Furthermore, this opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the potential for smaller specialised firms to secure and manage significant government contracts. The successful supplier, Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited, exemplifies the potential for businesses that are adept in niche technical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APUC Lot 10 Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs - High End Equipment

Notice Description

Service Contract for Leica Microscopes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c675c9cd-b981-4cc4-9372-9f41f4a19825
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53263577-b1ea-40ae-8060-7ef932bd99f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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