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Leica

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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10 Apr 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, a public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for a five-year preventive maintenance contract for electron microscopy equipment with Leica Microsystems. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, as Leica Microsystems are the sole providers qualified to service their equipment without voiding the warranty. The contract, valued at £116,100, will commence on 1 May 2025 and conclude on 30 April 2030. The primary procurement category is services within the pathology sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology support services and medical equipment maintenance. The direct award nature indicates a niche requirement for specialised proficiency in maintaining Leica Microsystems' electron microscopy equipment, making it ideal for businesses with the necessary technical expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant sector may find growth opportunities by developing partnerships or offering auxiliary support services under the stringent technical and quality standards required by such contracts.

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Notice Title

Leica

Notice Description

5-year Preventative Maintenance for Electron Microscopy to Leica Microsystem

Procurement Information

Leica Microsystems are the sole provider of the equipment and they are the only ones qualified to provide the maintenance in their equipment without expiring the warranty

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05005f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014210-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Nigel Weatherhead
Contact Email
nigel.weatherhead1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07867538031

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NY
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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