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Maintenance of Microscopes

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust initiated a direct procurement process, awarding a maintenance contract for M525 Microscopes located at Royal Derby Hospital. This process falls under the category of repair and maintenance services within the public authority central government sector. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and will run for 12 months, concluding on 31st December 2026. The procurement used the below-threshold method without competition, and the award has been completed on 14th April 2026 with Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those capable of servicing high-precision instruments like microscopes. Companies with expertise in healthcare technology and existing infrastructure to provide maintenance across various UK regions may find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolios and building long-term relationships with NHS trusts. Small to medium enterprises with a focus on service excellence in the healthcare sector are well-placed to engage in similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Microscopes

Notice Description

Maintenance contract for M525 Microscopes for 12 months located at Royal Derby Hospital.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068207
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033787-2026
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

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
£16,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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