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Micropscope Servicing

NHS GRAMPIAN

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05 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS Grampian pertains to a three-year service contract for microscope servicing, categorised under health services. The buying organisation, NHS Grampian, located at Summerfield House in Aberdeen, initiated this limited procurement method contract, recognising Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the necessary maintenance services. The contract, identified as NCT019-25, was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific requirement for OEM parts. Following its completion, the contract was signed on 1 August 2025 and is valued at £127,170. The service location specified for this contract is Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide specialised technical services, particularly those with competencies in maintaining medical equipment where OEM parts are essential. Given that NHS Grampian prioritised technical integrity and the absence of competition for this specific service, businesses in the healthcare equipment supply sector could benefit from exploring similar procurement processes for niche service opportunities. This opportunity underscores the potential for growth particularly among large suppliers with the capability to deliver complex technical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Micropscope Servicing

Notice Description

3 year service contract for Micropscopes

Procurement Information

Contract awarded to original equipment manufacturer as the micropscopes need to be maintained with OEM parts to maintain their integrity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806400
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536285
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£127,170 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Simon Ogg
Contact Email
simon.ogg@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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