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European Patent Applications

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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19 Jun 2026 at 13:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust conducted a procurement process titled "European Patent Applications" related to patent and copyright consultancy services for a RFID Tracking System for Histopathology Cassettes. This contracting process is categorised under the services industry and took place in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct and fell below the competitive threshold. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract was signed on 25 March 2026. The service period commenced on 27 March 2026 and will conclude on 26 March 2027, with a total contract value of £13,081.72 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses with expertise in patent and copyright consultancy services, specifically those familiar with RFID systems in healthcare applications. HGF Limited, a large-scale supplier, secured the contract, indicating a potential for similar large enterprises to compete in future opportunities if they possess relevant industry expertise. Businesses focusing on innovative healthcare solutions, particularly within legal and intellectual property domains, could find this contract aligns well with their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

European Patent Applications

Notice Description

European Patent Application No 24738042.1 RFID Tracking System for Histopathology Cassettes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b95d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058181-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,081 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HGF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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