---
title: "Confocal Imager Service Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059afe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# Confocal Imager Service Agreement

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059afe

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## Summary

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a "Confocal Imager Service Agreement." This contract focuses on the services industry, particularly the repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The procurement, which was carried out using a direct method below the threshold without competition, was at the award stage as of 16th September 2025. The service agreement, awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited, starts from 23rd September 2025 and runs until 22nd September 2028, with a gross value of £87,630.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision equipment services, particularly those with expertise in medical imaging devices. SMEs like Leica Microsystems, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to benefit from such agreements, enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the niche market of medical and precision instruments. Other businesses within the region or those looking to expand into the UK's West Midlands area could view similar future collaborations with educational institutions like Aston University as strategic opportunities for growth in the specialised services sector.

## Notice

Purchase of service agreement for Leica Confocal Imager

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056829-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,630 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| 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

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 09:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056829-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056829-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract details 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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