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Electron Microscope Service Contract

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Sep 2025 at 08:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Histopathology Electron Microscope Service Contract" conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has reached the Award stage. The contract, which falls under the services category, specifically relates to "Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment" and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This contract was executed following a limited procurement method, indicating a below threshold limited competition. The tender process has been completed, and the contract was signed on 31 May 2025, with the contract period running from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2028. The winning bidder for this opportunity is ISS Group Services Ltd.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for companies specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance services. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in maintaining complex electron microscope systems are particularly well-suited for such opportunities. Engaging in contracts with the NHS can enhance a company's portfolio and market reach, especially for enterprises capable of providing specialised, high-quality services in a competitive healthcare environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electron Microscope Service Contract

Notice Description

Histopathology Electron Microscope Service Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053767-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Melisa Charles-Agwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISS GROUP SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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