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title: "D&D Capital- Provision of Pathology iLab Hardware LIMS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# D&D Capital- Provision of Pathology iLab Hardware LIMS

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f772742a-60be-45a4-b423-4cbca4e7a865

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Pathology iLab Hardware LIMS, awarding the contract to Specialist Computer Centres PLC. Classified under the desktop computer industry category, the procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement and took place under selective procurement. The contract commenced on 1 March 2026 and will last until 28 February 2029, with the total contract value amounting to £162,500.39. The procurement focuses on goods and is situated in Leicester, England, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing technology solutions to healthcare organisations, particularly those capable of delivering robust desktop computing hardware suitable for pathology labs. SMEs in this sector are particularly encouraged to engage as the procurement process is tailored to support them. Businesses with expertise in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) hardware would find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities, enabling expansion in the healthcare sector by offering innovative and reliable IT solutions.

## Notice

Provision of Pathology iLab Hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb90896-0532-4648-959b-35f9db70f1c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,500 |
| 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 LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 5WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30213300 - Desktop computer

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb90896-0532-4648-959b-35f9db70f1c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb90896-0532-4648-959b-35f9db70f1c5
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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