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title: "Replacement of 9 microtomes"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Replacement of 9 microtomes

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-399ea842-9e96-4635-b2df-aefa69be444a

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## Summary

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the replacement of 9 microtomes, classified under the medical equipment industry category (CPV code 33100000). The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, which covered various delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, had a tender period ending on 10 March 2025 and the contract is set to span from 24 March 2025 to 23 March 2026. The contract was awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited on the 24th of March 2025, with a total value of £118,521 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment industry, particularly those capable of supplying specialised laboratory devices like microtomes. The procurement method and framework agreement enable suppliers to demonstrate their reliability and quality, fostering long-term business relationships with significant public sector clients like Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. While this opportunity might be less suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger established suppliers with a focus on medical technologies are well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

Replacement of 9 microtomes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca285cf3-8b82-4196-ab24-9178dbceaf4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,521 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 07:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca285cf3-8b82-4196-ab24-9178dbceaf4a
- 8 Apr 2025 at 07:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0733184-5e1e-481e-83a6-56d192bb3089

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca285cf3-8b82-4196-ab24-9178dbceaf4a
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0733184-5e1e-481e-83a6-56d192bb3089
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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