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Premium Plus Care Service Contract - Leica SP8 & Stellaris 5 Microscopes

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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23 Oct 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Premium Plus Care Service Contract - Leica SP8 & Stellaris 5 Microscopes" was initiated by NPL Management Limited, located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. The contract, in the industry category of services related to the maintenance of medical and laboratory equipment, specifically focuses on Leica microscopes along with their laser components. This process has advanced to the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 26th September 2025, and having a duration from 27th September 2025 to 26th September 2028. The procurement method was recognised as a below-threshold process, and the contract's gross value is £43,497. The primary service includes annual maintenance, repairs, technical support, and updates.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses that specialise in technical maintenance services, particularly within the medical or laboratory equipment sectors. Companies with experience in servicing high-precision optical equipment like microscopes will find this contract appealing. Bidding on similar opportunities could help them establish or expand their presence in the public procurement market. The supplier, Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, based in Milton Keynes, is already an established player, indicating that businesses of a large scale would be well-positioned to compete effectively in such contracts, leveraging efficient service delivery and robust technical solutions.

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Notice Title

Premium Plus Care Service Contract - Leica SP8 & Stellaris 5 Microscopes

Notice Description

Premium Plus Care service contracts for Leica SP8 and Stellaris 5 microscopes, including associated laser components. Scope of Services: Annual preventative maintenance visits Unlimited on-site repairs with genuine Leica parts Prioritized response times for critical repairs Access to Leica OneCall Technical Support RemoteCare proactive monitoring Firmware and software updates (excluding upgrades)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d24c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067748-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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
£36,247 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 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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