---
title: "Maintenance contract for HistoCore SPECTRA CV"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064f1d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-12"
---

# Maintenance contract for HistoCore SPECTRA CV

Buyer: LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064f1d

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## Summary

The procurement process commenced with the tender initiated by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Leeds, United Kingdom. It involves a direct maintenance contract for HistoCore SPECTRA CV under the services category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services for medical equipment. The tender did not use competitive procurement methods, being below the threshold where competition is mandatory. The award was made to LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED, a large company based in Cambridge. The contract became active on 2nd March 2026 and is set to end on 1st March 2027. It was signed on 22nd January 2026, amounting to £49,234.75 gross. Key dates to note include the contract notice published on 12th February 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and surgical equipment maintenance. Companies with expertise in providing efficient services within healthcare settings can leverage their capabilities here. Although competition aspects were not part of this procurement method, businesses matching the profile of LEICA MICROSYSTEMS with substantial resources and capacity to handle central government contracts might find similar opportunities rewarding. The focus on specialised services offers prospects for growth in sectors dealing with healthcare instrumentation and maintenance, particularly for organisations already operating on a considerable scale.

## Notice

Maintenance contract, not available on any approved frameworks, STA required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012919-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,028 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012919-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012919-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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