---
title: "Maintenance Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Maintenance Contract

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e7d

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Gold Service and Maintenance Contract for histopathology equipment has been completed by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, UK. The tender is focused on repair and maintenance services, specifically for 14 Histocore Multicuts within the histopathology category. The process has reached the award stage, with Leica Microsystems UK Ltd being the selected supplier. The contract commenced on 19th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 18th March 2027. This contract operates under a below-threshold procurement method, with the legal basis aligned with the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in maintenance services for medical and laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in histopathology. Large enterprises with established networks and capabilities in the medical equipment sector will be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The maintenance service contract promises continuity and a stable income stream for businesses meeting the requirements, further fostering enterprise growth within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

1207 -Gold Service and Maintenance Contract for 14 Histocore Multicuts - Histopathology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024988-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,835 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024988-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024988-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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