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Mass Spectrometer Maintenance Services

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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26 Aug 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, has completed a procurement process for mass spectrometer maintenance services through a direct procurement method. This procurement was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to AB SCIEX UK LIMITED, headquartered in Cheshire, UK. This service-oriented procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services category, with the contract starting on the 1st of October, 2026, and ending on the 30th of September, 2027. The total value of the contract is approximately £32,352.80, with a gross amount of £38,823.36. The contract was formally signed on the 26th of August, 2025.

This tender presents growth potential for businesses specialising in service and maintenance, particularly those familiar with mass spectrometer equipment. The direct award suggests a well-established relationship or a specific expertise provided by AB SCIEX UK LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise. Businesses in the repair and maintenance sector within the service category can leverage such opportunities to build expertise and client relationships, especially with educational and research institutions like Cardiff University. Such contracts highlight the demand for specialised technical maintenance services and can serve as a stepping stone for businesses aiming to expand their client base in the academic and governmental sectors.

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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-058da1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051210-2025
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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