---
title: "Leica"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05005f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-04-10"
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# Leica

Buyer: IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05005f

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## Summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, a public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for a five-year preventive maintenance contract for electron microscopy equipment with Leica Microsystems. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, as Leica Microsystems are the sole providers qualified to service their equipment without voiding the warranty. The contract, valued at £116,100, will commence on 1 May 2025 and conclude on 30 April 2030. The primary procurement category is services within the pathology sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology support services and medical equipment maintenance. The direct award nature indicates a niche requirement for specialised proficiency in maintaining Leica Microsystems' electron microscopy equipment, making it ideal for businesses with the necessary technical expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant sector may find growth opportunities by developing partnerships or offering auxiliary support services under the stringent technical and quality standards required by such contracts.

## Notice

5-year Preventative Maintenance for Electron Microscopy to Leica Microsystem

### Procurement Information

Leica Microsystems are the sole provider of the equipment and they are the only ones qualified to provide the maintenance in their equipment without expiring the warranty

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014210-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,100 |
| 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 | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 09:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014210-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014210-2025
  10th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.imperial.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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