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Maintenance - Leica Proveo 8 Surgical Microscopes - 5-Year OEM Premium Care

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 14:22

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:42

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for a 5-year OEM Premium Care maintenance contract for the Leica Proveo 8 surgical microscopes. The procurement was conducted through direct award, with the contract awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited as the sole capable supplier due to exclusive rights and technical specifications. Key services under the contract include preventative maintenance, unlimited repairs, OEM parts, and diagnostic support through RemoteCare monitoring. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with a total gross value of £289,884, performed at multiple theatre locations across Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, marking the award stage of procurement completed on 17 March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-end medical equipment maintenance and support, particularly those with a focus on original equipment manufacturing and technical expertise. Although the contract was awarded directly due to the exclusivity of services for the Leica Proveo 8 system, it underscores the demand for precision and OEM-level service provision in medical settings. Businesses engaged in healthcare technologies or seeking partnership potential in the UK public health sector could leverage similar opportunities by maintaining strong technical capabilities and exclusive rights to high-dependency equipment services.

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Notice Title

Maintenance - Leica Proveo 8 Surgical Microscopes - 5-Year OEM Premium Care

Notice Description

Consolidated 5-year Premium Care service contract for the maintenance and support of seven (7) Leica Proveo 8 surgical microscopes installed across multiple theatre locations. Services include: preventative maintenance, unlimited repairs, OEM parts, firmware/software updates, Leica OneCall technical support, and RemoteCare monitoring

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded via Direct Award under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, using the Schedule 5 justification: only one supplier is capable due to technical and exclusive rights. Leica Microsystems, as the OEM of the Proveo 8 surgical microscopes, is the only authorised provider of Premium Care, including proprietary firmware updates, OEM parts, certified engineering support, and RemoteCare diagnostic services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024119-2026
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
Direct award
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
£241,570 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£241,570 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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