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Premium Care Service Contract for Leica SP8 in BALM facility 01.08.24 - 31.07.29

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has undertaken a procurement process titled "Premium Care Service Contract for Leica SP8 in BALM facility 01.08.24 - 31.07.29." This process falls under the services category, particularly laboratory services, and is located in Birmingham and Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The procurement is completed using a direct method below threshold, and without competition, with key dates including the contract period from 12 August 2024 to 31 July 2029. The awarded contract was signed on 11 August 2024, indicating the transition to the award stage was confirmed. The contract is valued at £107,981.05 and is managed by Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd as the appointed supplier.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs engaged in laboratory services, particularly those specialised in high-end equipment maintenance and service provision. As the University of Birmingham continues its commitment to enhancing its facilities, businesses in the laboratory services sector can leverage this association to build their portfolios and credibility. Establishing a successful working relationship under this contract scope could pave the way for future collaborations in the educational and research sector, potentially expanding businesses’ reach and reputation within the academic domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Premium Care Service Contract for Leica SP8 in BALM facility 01.08.24 - 31.07.29

Notice Description

Premium Care Service Contract for Leica SP8 in BALM facility as per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018984-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,981 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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