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RA355015 - Maintenance Agreement - Histology

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 May 2026 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "RA355015 - Maintenance Agreement - Histology." This procurement falls under the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, specifically CPV code 33000000. The procurement utilised an open procedure and involved the awarding of a gold maintenance contract for histology equipment. The contract period is set from 13 May 2026 to 14 May 2026, with services required across several locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and British Overseas Territories, among others. The award stage is complete, with key activities having taken place by 12 May 2026, as indicated by the active award status.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the medical equipment sector. Companies specialising in the maintenance of histology equipment could significantly benefit from such contracts by partnering with public healthcare trusts. Given the engaging procurement method and the wide geographical service requirement, this contract award by the NHS Trust could serve as a springboard for suppliers like Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, which already secured this particular contract, to expand their operations in public healthcare procurement markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RA355015 - Maintenance Agreement - Histology

Notice Description

Gold maintenance contract for period of 19/01/2026 -18/01/2027 for Histology equipment. NHS Terms & Conditions, in conjunction with Trust Terms of Offer apply. Copies attached for info. Please complete and re-upload the attached Statement of Agreement Thank you - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA355015. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA355015 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425334aa-cd65-4023-baf9-1ce5ba42deb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,644 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 14 May 2026 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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