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title: "RA355015 - Maintenance Agreement - Histology"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# RA355015 - Maintenance Agreement - Histology

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3bf5ece-81bd-4f79-be60-7b2d916da0a7

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "RA355015 - Maintenance Agreement - Histology." This procurement falls under the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, specifically CPV code 33000000. The procurement utilised an open procedure and involved the awarding of a gold maintenance contract for histology equipment. The contract period is set from 13 May 2026 to 14 May 2026, with services required across several locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and British Overseas Territories, among others. The award stage is complete, with key activities having taken place by 12 May 2026, as indicated by the active award status.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the medical equipment sector. Companies specialising in the maintenance of histology equipment could significantly benefit from such contracts by partnering with public healthcare trusts. Given the engaging procurement method and the wide geographical service requirement, this contract award by the NHS Trust could serve as a springboard for suppliers like Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, which already secured this particular contract, to expand their operations in public healthcare procurement markets.

## Notice

Gold maintenance contract for period of 19/01/2026 -18/01/2027 for Histology equipment. NHS Terms & Conditions, in conjunction with Trust Terms of Offer apply. Copies attached for info. Please complete and re-upload the attached Statement of Agreement Thank you - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA355015. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA355015 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425334aa-cd65-4023-baf9-1ce5ba42deb0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 14 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,644 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 3NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Littleover |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| 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

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425334aa-cd65-4023-baf9-1ce5ba42deb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425334aa-cd65-4023-baf9-1ce5ba42deb0
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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