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title: "European Patent Applications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b95d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# European Patent Applications

Buyer: LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b95d

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## Summary

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust conducted a procurement process titled "European Patent Applications" related to patent and copyright consultancy services for a RFID Tracking System for Histopathology Cassettes. This contracting process is categorised under the services industry and took place in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct and fell below the competitive threshold. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract was signed on 25 March 2026. The service period commenced on 27 March 2026 and will conclude on 26 March 2027, with a total contract value of £13,081.72 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses with expertise in patent and copyright consultancy services, specifically those familiar with RFID systems in healthcare applications. HGF Limited, a large-scale supplier, secured the contract, indicating a potential for similar large enterprises to compete in future opportunities if they possess relevant industry expertise. Businesses focusing on innovative healthcare solutions, particularly within legal and intellectual property domains, could find this contract aligns well with their growth strategies.

## Notice

European Patent Application No 24738042.1 RFID Tracking System for Histopathology Cassettes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058181-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,081 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HGF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058181-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058181-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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