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Maintenance Contract

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Gold Service and Maintenance Contract for histopathology equipment has been completed by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, UK. The tender is focused on repair and maintenance services, specifically for 14 Histocore Multicuts within the histopathology category. The process has reached the award stage, with Leica Microsystems UK Ltd being the selected supplier. The contract commenced on 19th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 18th March 2027. This contract operates under a below-threshold procurement method, with the legal basis aligned with the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in maintenance services for medical and laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in histopathology. Large enterprises with established networks and capabilities in the medical equipment sector will be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The maintenance service contract promises continuity and a stable income stream for businesses meeting the requirements, further fostering enterprise growth within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

1207 -Gold Service and Maintenance Contract for 14 Histocore Multicuts - Histopathology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024988-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,835 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE 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
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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