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Confocal Imager Service Agreement

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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16 Sep 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a "Confocal Imager Service Agreement." This contract focuses on the services industry, particularly the repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The procurement, which was carried out using a direct method below the threshold without competition, was at the award stage as of 16th September 2025. The service agreement, awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited, starts from 23rd September 2025 and runs until 22nd September 2028, with a gross value of £87,630.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision equipment services, particularly those with expertise in medical imaging devices. SMEs like Leica Microsystems, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to benefit from such agreements, enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the niche market of medical and precision instruments. Other businesses within the region or those looking to expand into the UK's West Midlands area could view similar future collaborations with educational institutions like Aston University as strategic opportunities for growth in the specialised services sector.

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Notice Title

Confocal Imager Service Agreement

Notice Description

Purchase of service agreement for Leica Confocal Imager

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059afe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056829-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

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