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Maintenance; QIAsymphony - 25-A-2447

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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03 Dec 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described pertains to a maintenance contract for QIAsymphony systems at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, managed by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This contract, titled "Maintenance; QIAsymphony - 25-A-2447," falls within the medical equipment and repair service industry category and is located in Leicester, United Kingdom (region UKF21). The procurement is at the award stage, with Qiagen Limited identified as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. It features a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, emphasising medical equipment maintenance services.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those experienced with nucleic acid purification systems. Qiagen Limited, a small and medium enterprise (SME), secured the contract, demonstrating that similar businesses with expertise in high-quality nucleic acid purification services could effectively compete in future tenders. Companies capable of providing maintenance support and flexible laboratory equipment solutions would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement initiatives. This contract not only supports ongoing operations at the hospital but also highlights the importance of specialised medical equipment services in fostering business growth within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Maintenance; QIAsymphony - 25-A-2447

Notice Description

#Contract renewal; Expiry order number: LR743917 - Equipment: QIAsymphony Hospital site: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Departmental location: Microbiology Quote line # / catalague # 08484141 / 9241208, 08484142 / 9242698 08484143 / 9242508 08484144 / 9243545 08484145 / 9243545 08484146 / 9241208 08484147 / 9242698 A maintenance contract - Service Support Agreements and Service Products - 240416GB01780497MC - QIAsymphony. QIAsymphony systems are a versatile nucleic acid purification instrument providing high-quality nucleic acids compatible with with most common downstream assay technologies. Kits and protocol guarantees best purification efficiency and nucleic acid quality and increases laboratory capabilities/flexibility with a single instrument. These enable the maintenance and any repairs needed for our 3 QIAsymphony analysers and RGQ analysers to be completed. These enable a range of PCR tests to be completed for bacteria

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079450-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,184 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Richard Van Ristell
Contact Email
uhl-tr.procurementmailbox@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0300 303 1573

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QIAGEN

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