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title: "Stereo Comparison Microscopes - Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa64"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS"
published: "2025-03-28"
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# Stereo Comparison Microscopes - Support

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa64

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands has awarded a contract to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. for the procurement of six new forensic comparison microscopes tailored for ballistic analysis, along with ongoing support for existing Leica FSC systems. This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for checking apparatus and is located in Birmingham and Solihull, UK. The procurement process has moved from the tender stage to the award stage, with recent key dates including the award notice published on 28 March 2025, the standstill period ending on 8 April 2025, and the contract commencing on 10 April 2025, set to last until 10 April 2030. The value of the contract is £324,862.8 gross, with £270,719 net amount. The procurement method used was a direct award, ensuring compatibility and uninterrupted service quality with existing systems.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic equipment and support services, particularly those with expertise in ballistic analysis and maintenance of high-precision instruments. Other small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region may also benefit by offering ancillary services or parts that complement the microscopes and enhance the forensic capabilities of the police force. Given the specific requirements and the direct award method, businesses with a track record of providing compatible and high-quality maintenance services are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The long-term contract period provides continuous engagement and stability for the successful supplier.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for 6 new forensic comparison microscopes for ballistic analysis. The microscopes are the main equipment used by ballistic experts providing fast time intelligence for the national service. Full service support for both the new systems and the old Leica FSC systems. This must be carried out by current Leica service engineers.

### Procurement Information

The Authority has a requirement for 6 new forensic comparison microscopes for ballistic analysis. The microscopes are the main equipment used by ballistic experts providing fast time intelligence for the national service. It is essential, due to the retention of 4 current FS4000 systems, that all parts are compatible and transferable with a Leica FSC comparison microscope. It is also essential to minimise training requirements that new systems are (with the exception of technological advances) functionally identical to the Leica FS4000 systems. Full service support for both the new systems and the old Leica FSC systems. This must be carried out by current Leica service engineers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011893-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,719 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50413000 - Repair and maintenance services of checking apparatus

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 21:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011893-2025
- 28 Mar 2025 at 21:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011892-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011893-2025
  28th March 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011892-2025
  28th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leica-microsystems.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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