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Leica Service Contract Surftech

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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30 Sep 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, was for the 'Leica Service Contract Surftech'. This contract focused on providing Premium Plus Care services for the Leica SP8 confocal microscope system, including maintenance, technical support, and parts replacement. Classified under the services category, the procurement process, marked as 'complete', followed a 'Below threshold - unknown' method. Key dates included the contract's start on 27th September 2025 and its completion on 26th September 2028, with the contract having been signed on 19th August 2025. The procurement is set within the United Kingdom, under the legal framework specified by UKPGA 2023/54. Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd was awarded the contract, valued at £50,220, contributing to maintaining laboratory precision equipment in optimal condition.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical maintenance and support services, particularly those providing services to high-precision laboratory and optical equipment. Such businesses, especially those familiar with confocal microscope systems or similar technology, could find business growth prospects in contracts of this nature, particularly as they enhance their expertise and reputation in high-performance technical service delivery. Large-scale suppliers like Leica Microsystems, with robust capabilities in handling intricate service agreements, are well-positioned to benefit from such public procurement opportunities. Maintaining a focus on quality assurance and technical proficiency can help businesses leverage their strengths in this competitive segment.

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Notice Title

Leica Service Contract Surftech

Notice Description

Provision of Premium Plus Care service for Leica SP8 confocal microscope system. The contract includes scheduled maintenance, technical support, parts replacement, and performance optimisation services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060768-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2025 - 26 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
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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