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title: "Leica Microscopes maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0690af"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Leica Microscopes maintenance

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0690af

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, focused on the maintenance of Leica Microscopes. This falls under the services category, specifically dealing with the repair and maintenance of medical equipment, with the contract taking place from 30th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The Trust, located in Taunton, UK, conducted a direct procurement method under a "below threshold - without competition" approach, effectively completing the tender on 1st May 2026. The project is centralised at Musgrove Park Hospital, and the contract ensures comprehensive service coverage including unlimited site visits for repairs with parts supplied by the manufacturer, Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those with expertise in the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the UK and capable of providing premium maintenance services will find this contract beneficial, as it includes the provision of an annual planned preventive maintenance visit. Such contracts can help businesses expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in public healthcare procurement, contributing positively to business growth and stability in the industry.

## Notice

1 year + prorated month for aligning contract renewal. Premium care contract with unlimited site visits for repairs with repair parts included. 1 annual PPM visit. Provided by manufacturer of equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040719-2026 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,066 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| 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

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 15:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040719-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040719-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leica-microsystems.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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