---
title: "Maintenance - x4 Optia systems in Haematology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06847c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# Maintenance - x4 Optia systems in Haematology

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06847c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, located at Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK, engaging in direct contracting for the maintenance of four Spectra Optia Apheresis systems within the Haematology Day Care Unit. This procurement falls under the industry category of medical equipment and services, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment. The contract is active, with the award issued on 16th April 2026, and covers the period until 13th April 2027, with a gross value of £26,827.20. It operates under UK legislation 2023/54 and was awarded without competition, given its below-threshold status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair services. Large-scale suppliers, particularly those with experience in handling medical technologies, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The engagement of Terumo BCT Europe NV, a large supplier based in Belgium, illustrates the scope for international businesses to partner with UK healthcare providers and leverage existing expertise in medical systems maintenance to foster growth in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

#Contract renewal; Equipment: x4 Spectra Optia Apheresis systems Hospital site: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Departmental location: Haematology Day Care Unit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034835-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,356 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TERUMO BCT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 14:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034835-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034835-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.terumobct.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

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