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Maintenance contract for HistoCore SPECTRA CV

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process commenced with the tender initiated by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Leeds, United Kingdom. It involves a direct maintenance contract for HistoCore SPECTRA CV under the services category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services for medical equipment. The tender did not use competitive procurement methods, being below the threshold where competition is mandatory. The award was made to LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED, a large company based in Cambridge. The contract became active on 2nd March 2026 and is set to end on 1st March 2027. It was signed on 22nd January 2026, amounting to £49,234.75 gross. Key dates to note include the contract notice published on 12th February 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and surgical equipment maintenance. Companies with expertise in providing efficient services within healthcare settings can leverage their capabilities here. Although competition aspects were not part of this procurement method, businesses matching the profile of LEICA MICROSYSTEMS with substantial resources and capacity to handle central government contracts might find similar opportunities rewarding. The focus on specialised services offers prospects for growth in sectors dealing with healthcare instrumentation and maintenance, particularly for organisations already operating on a considerable scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance contract for HistoCore SPECTRA CV

Notice Description

Maintenance contract, not available on any approved frameworks, STA required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012919-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,028 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Michelle Ephgrave-Barnett
Contact Email
michelle.ephgrave-barnett@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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