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D&D Capital- Provision of Pathology iLab Hardware LIMS

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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17 Mar 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Pathology iLab Hardware LIMS, awarding the contract to Specialist Computer Centres PLC. Classified under the desktop computer industry category, the procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement and took place under selective procurement. The contract commenced on 1 March 2026 and will last until 28 February 2029, with the total contract value amounting to £162,500.39. The procurement focuses on goods and is situated in Leicester, England, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing technology solutions to healthcare organisations, particularly those capable of delivering robust desktop computing hardware suitable for pathology labs. SMEs in this sector are particularly encouraged to engage as the procurement process is tailored to support them. Businesses with expertise in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) hardware would find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities, enabling expansion in the healthcare sector by offering innovative and reliable IT solutions.

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Notice Title

D&D Capital- Provision of Pathology iLab Hardware LIMS

Notice Description

Provision of Pathology iLab Hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f772742a-60be-45a4-b423-4cbca4e7a865
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb90896-0532-4648-959b-35f9db70f1c5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30213300 - Desktop computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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