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Maintenance M530 OHX microscope

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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26 Jun 2026 at 12:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for maintaining an M530 OHX microscope, with the category of services focusing on the repair and maintenance of medical and surgical equipment. This direct procurement, executed without competition due to its below-threshold status, began with signing a contract on the 27th of February, 2025, and is set to run until the 26th of February, 2030. The contract, amounting to £39,250, covers the Trust's location at City Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being active as of the most recent update on the 26th of June, 2026.

This maintenance contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health equipment servicing, especially those focusing on long-term maintenance agreements. While the contract for this particular procurement has been awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited, it sets a precedent for similar future opportunities. Such direct procurements are suitable for companies that can provide specialised, high-quality maintenance services on medical equipment without the need for a competitive bidding process. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector can find growth potential by targeting similar maintenance contracts within the public health service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance M530 OHX microscope

Notice Description

Maintenance contract for the M530 OHX microscope

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060360-2026
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

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
£39,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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