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Leica Gold Service Contract

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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29 Jul 2026 at 09:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is the contracting authority for the recently completed procurement titled "Leica Gold Service Contract." This procurement falls under the services category with direct procurement method and was conducted below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded as per the SSA process to Leica Microsystems UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £64,435.70, was signed on 10th January 2024 and covers a service period from 11th January 2024 to 31st July 2024, with operations taking place in the United Kingdom. The process reached the contract notice and award stage, with the noticing published on 29th July 2026. The notice follows the legal basis defined by the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses offering subscription services, particularly those specialising in scientific equipment servicing and maintenance. Companies similar to Leica Microsystems UK Ltd, an SME based in Solihull, could leverage such contracts for revenue growth through reliable service offerings to public institutions. Businesses tailored towards providing high-quality service solutions to educational establishments and public authorities would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities akin to this contract. They could enhance their market presence and contribute value by delivering specialised services aligned with the needs of universities and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leica Gold Service Contract

Notice Description

Leica Gold Service Contract, as per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d60d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071545-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,435 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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