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LEICA MAINTENANCE HISTOLOGY SPECTRA CV

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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21 May 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "LEICA MAINTENANCE HISTOLOGY SPECTRA CV", managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), pertains to repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. The procurement process, completed under a limited award procedure, did not involve prior publication of a call for competition. This contract, valued at £82,780.50, was signed on 27th April 2026. It focuses on services within the health industry sector and is relevant to the UK region, specifically the Supply Chain NHS WAKES Lab Diagnostics and Managed Services framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance to expand their client base within the healthcare sector. Companies like LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED, which can provide maintenance services for histology and staining platforms, would find this contract appealing. The tender was limited in nature, suggesting that companies already within the procurement framework stood a better chance to participate, highlighting the importance of being part of such frameworks for potential business growth.

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Notice Title

LEICA MAINTENANCE HISTOLOGY SPECTRA CV

Notice Description

Maintenance and support for HistoCore SPECTRA CV and ST staining platforms within Cellular Pathology to ensure continued reliability and compliance following warranty expiry

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance and support for HistoCore SPECTRA CV and ST staining platforms within Cellular Pathology to ensure continued reliability and compliance following warranty expiry

Procurement Information

The contract is awarded through an existing framework agreement - NHS WAKES SUPPLY CHAIN Lab Diagnostics POCT & Managed Services - 2023/S 000-001309 - URN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047205-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£82,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

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