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Prescotts - Leica M525 microscopes - fully comp

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Mar 2026 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Prescotts - Leica M525 microscopes - fully comp maintenance" was conducted by Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Norwich, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the category of repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, meaning it was carried out without competition. The award for the contract took place on 13th March 2026, and the contract itself was signed on 1st February 2026. Running from 15th February 2026 to 14th February 2029, the contract's gross value amounts to £55,575, with operational responsibilities handled by Prescotts Surgical Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in medical equipment servicing, especially those capable of providing comprehensive maintenance packages. Large-scale companies with expertise in the repair and maintenance of surgical instruments may find favourable conditions to leverage their capabilities in similar tenders. The ability to execute direct, below-threshold contracts without competition can be particularly advantageous for businesses with established reputations and strong technical backgrounds in healthcare services. This specific contract, awarded to a large enterprise, exemplifies the potential for similar organisations to enhance their business growth through strategic engagement in public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prescotts - Leica M525 microscopes - fully comp

Notice Description

Prescotts - Leica M525 microscopes - fully comp maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023069-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£46,312 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2029 3-4 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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESCOTTS SURGICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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