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(Maintenance of) Leica equipment

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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09 Oct 2025 at 17:44

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30 Sep 2025 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Swansea Bay University Health Board is overseeing a critical procurement process for the maintenance of Leica diagnostic equipment at Singleton Hospital. This is essential for maintaining the cancer diagnostic pathways through accurate analysis of clinical material. The procurement, handled by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, was concluded with a direct award to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited, the sole entity capable of providing the specialist maintenance services required. The contract was awarded on 9th October 2025, with a start date of 1st November 2025, and is set to run until 31st October 2028. Located in Port Talbot, this procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services with a gross value of £232,228. The procurement has reached the award stage.

This tender represents concrete growth opportunities, primarily for large businesses capable of delivering highly specialised maintenance services in the healthcare sector. Although the award was made directly to Leica Microsystems due to their unique position as the manufacturer, businesses in similar fields can explore avenues for sub-contracting or partnerships that might arise due to service demands. Companies involved in diagnostic equipment support, technical maintenance, and OEM parts supply might find indirect opportunities to engage with parties involved in the broader scope of the health board's equipment maintenance contracts. This engagement ensures the consistent performance of critical healthcare equipment, aligning with priorities of operational efficiency and patient care excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(Maintenance of) Leica equipment

Notice Description

This is a renewal of the maintenance contract for Leica diagnostic equipment located at Singleton Hospital, within Swansea Bay University Health Board. This highly specialised equipment, supplied by Leica Microsystems Ltd, is essential to supporting cancer diagnostic pathways by ensuring the accurate analysis of clinical material. The contract provides Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels of maintenance cover, including planned preventative maintenance (PPM), all call-outs and repair costs, as well as access to OEM parts and expert technical support to maintain service continuity. As the original equipment manufacturer, Leica Microsystems Ltd is the sole provider capable of delivering the specialist maintenance and support required to ensure optimal equipment performance, safeguard diagnostic integrity, and minimise the risk of service disruption within this critical department.

Procurement Information

This is specialist equipment with only Leica Microsystems Ltd(the manufacturer) approved to maintain/service the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063931-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,523 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BR
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Baglan
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited

Further Information

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