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Mass Spectrometer Maintenance Services

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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26 Aug 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed the award of a contract for "Mass Spectrometer Maintenance Services" under a direct procurement method classified as below threshold and without competition. Located in Cardiff, the procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. The service implemented is categorised within the repair and maintenance services industry. The contract was signed on 26th August 2025, with an active period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027. The procurement stage is complete, and the service is set to operate across the United Kingdom.

This provision opens opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment maintenance, particularly those with capabilities to service mass spectrometry equipment. The maintenance service requires expertise in high-precision tools, making it favourable for small to medium enterprises engaged in niche repair and maintenance services. Companies with a keen understanding of the scientific services industry and experience working with higher education institutions would find this contract advantageous for business expansion and strengthening client portfolios within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Mass Spectrometer Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Cardiff University is looking at awarding a contract for Mass Spectrometer Maintenance Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051197-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,352 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AB SCIEX

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