---
title: "Leica Gold Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d60d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# Leica Gold Service Contract

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d60d

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is the contracting authority for the recently completed procurement titled "Leica Gold Service Contract." This procurement falls under the services category with direct procurement method and was conducted below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded as per the SSA process to Leica Microsystems UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £64,435.70, was signed on 10th January 2024 and covers a service period from 11th January 2024 to 31st July 2024, with operations taking place in the United Kingdom. The process reached the contract notice and award stage, with the noticing published on 29th July 2026. The notice follows the legal basis defined by the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses offering subscription services, particularly those specialising in scientific equipment servicing and maintenance. Companies similar to Leica Microsystems UK Ltd, an SME based in Solihull, could leverage such contracts for revenue growth through reliable service offerings to public institutions. Businesses tailored towards providing high-quality service solutions to educational establishments and public authorities would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities akin to this contract. They could enhance their market presence and contribute value by delivering specialised services aligned with the needs of universities and research institutions.

## Notice

Leica Gold Service Contract, as per SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071545-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,435 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 09:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071545-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071545-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- http://www.leicabiosystems.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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