---
title: "Premium Care Service Contract for Leica SP8 in BALM facility 01.08.24 - 31.07.29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0660f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# Premium Care Service Contract for Leica SP8 in BALM facility 01.08.24 - 31.07.29

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0660f5

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has undertaken a procurement process titled "Premium Care Service Contract for Leica SP8 in BALM facility 01.08.24 - 31.07.29." This process falls under the services category, particularly laboratory services, and is located in Birmingham and Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The procurement is completed using a direct method below threshold, and without competition, with key dates including the contract period from 12 August 2024 to 31 July 2029. The awarded contract was signed on 11 August 2024, indicating the transition to the award stage was confirmed. The contract is valued at £107,981.05 and is managed by Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd as the appointed supplier.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs engaged in laboratory services, particularly those specialised in high-end equipment maintenance and service provision. As the University of Birmingham continues its commitment to enhancing its facilities, businesses in the laboratory services sector can leverage this association to build their portfolios and credibility. Establishing a successful working relationship under this contract scope could pave the way for future collaborations in the educational and research sector, potentially expanding businesses’ reach and reputation within the academic domain.

## Notice

Premium Care Service Contract for Leica SP8 in BALM facility as per SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018984-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £107,981 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018984-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018984-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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