---
title: "Maintenance of Microscopes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068207"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# Maintenance of Microscopes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068207

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust initiated a direct procurement process, awarding a maintenance contract for M525 Microscopes located at Royal Derby Hospital. This process falls under the category of repair and maintenance services within the public authority central government sector. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and will run for 12 months, concluding on 31st December 2026. The procurement used the below-threshold method without competition, and the award has been completed on 14th April 2026 with Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those capable of servicing high-precision instruments like microscopes. Companies with expertise in healthcare technology and existing infrastructure to provide maintenance across various UK regions may find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolios and building long-term relationships with NHS trusts. Small to medium enterprises with a focus on service excellence in the healthcare sector are well-placed to engage in similar future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Maintenance contract for M525 Microscopes for 12 months located at Royal Derby Hospital.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033787-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,640 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 3NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Littleover |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| 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

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 13:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033787-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033787-2026
  14th April 2026 - 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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