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Maintenance - x4 Optia systems in Haematology

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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16 Apr 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, located at Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK, engaging in direct contracting for the maintenance of four Spectra Optia Apheresis systems within the Haematology Day Care Unit. This procurement falls under the industry category of medical equipment and services, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment. The contract is active, with the award issued on 16th April 2026, and covers the period until 13th April 2027, with a gross value of £26,827.20. It operates under UK legislation 2023/54 and was awarded without competition, given its below-threshold status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair services. Large-scale suppliers, particularly those with experience in handling medical technologies, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The engagement of Terumo BCT Europe NV, a large supplier based in Belgium, illustrates the scope for international businesses to partner with UK healthcare providers and leverage existing expertise in medical systems maintenance to foster growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Maintenance - x4 Optia systems in Haematology

Notice Description

#Contract renewal; Equipment: x4 Spectra Optia Apheresis systems Hospital site: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Departmental location: Haematology Day Care Unit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06847c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034835-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

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
£22,356 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERUMO BCT EUROPE

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