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CA17691 - MAINT7131-GOSH-Life Technologies Ltd

PARTNERS PROCUREMENT SERVICE (PPS)

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27 Apr 2026 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves a direct award for repair and maintenance services, specifically concerning real-time PCR equipment at Great Ormond Street Hospital Foundation Trust. The contract, valued at £27,518.8, has been awarded to Life Technologies Ltd, with Partners Procurement Service (PPS) acting as the buyer organisation. Located in London, England, the contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Key details include guaranteed on-site response within 3 business days and corrective software updates as part of the maintenance package. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase of the process.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare maintenance services, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the eligibility criteria. Firms with expertise in equipment maintenance and software updates can competitively benefit from such contracts, fostering business development in the healthcare sector. By leveraging advanced maintenance capabilities, businesses can ensure reliability and operational efficiency for critical healthcare equipment, thereby potentially expanding their market presence both locally and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17691 - MAINT7131-GOSH-Life Technologies Ltd

Notice Description

Great Ormond Street Hospital Foundation Trust has entered into a 1 year ppm maintenance contract with Life Technologies Ltd For 4x700 Real time PCR equipment S/N's 275010551, 275011573, 275013823 & 275014530 maintenance includes unlimited number of repairs including travel, Guaranteed 72 h (3 business days) on site response time. In case of a breakdown, a certified TFS engineer will be on site within 3 business days .One preventive maintenance (1 PM) per year on a mutually agreed date. The maintenance also includes corrective software updates. Only for qPCR instruments: Preventive maintenance includes Pure Dye Calibration (PDC) for one (1) block. The calibration of further blocks will be charged extra. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17691. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17691 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4288c550-1058-4d8e-acbf-79d204352b12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,518 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARTNERS PROCUREMENT SERVICE (PPS)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N19 5NF
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Junction
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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