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title: "APUC Lot 10 Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs - High End Equipment"
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# APUC Lot 10 Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs - High End Equipment

Buyer: BIRKBECK COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c675c9cd-b981-4cc4-9372-9f41f4a19825

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## Summary

Birkbeck College, located in London, England, has awarded a service contract for the servicing, maintenance, and repairs of high-end Leica microscopes under a procurement categorized within the scientific equipment industry (CPV code 38510000). The procurement process employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award was finalised on 28 October 2025, with the contract set to commence on 23 September 2025 and ending on 22 September 2027. The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with the total contract value set at £39,130.32. The delivery address is in London, postal code WC1E 7HX.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in the maintenance of high-end scientific equipment. Companies with experience in servicing advanced laboratory equipment like Leica microscopes would find this contract to be well-aligned with their capabilities. Furthermore, this opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the potential for smaller specialised firms to secure and manage significant government contracts. The successful supplier, Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited, exemplifies the potential for businesses that are adept in niche technical services.

## Notice

Service Contract for Leica Microscopes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53263577-b1ea-40ae-8060-7ef932bd99f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,130 |
| 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 | BIRKBECK COLLEGE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 7HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53263577-b1ea-40ae-8060-7ef932bd99f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53263577-b1ea-40ae-8060-7ef932bd99f3
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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