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Maintenance of ABI3500xl Sequencer

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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24 Dec 2025 at 14:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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24 Dec 2025 at 14:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Maintenance of ABI3500xl Sequencer" under the industry category of medical equipment maintenance services. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a contract awarded to Thermo Fisher Diagnostics Limited, a large supplier based in Altrincham, United Kingdom. The agreement, which was completed through a direct procurement method without a competitive process, is valued at GBP 69,888.78 gross and covers services from 10 January 2026 to 18 April 2029. The maintenance service ensures the upkeep of two ABI3500xl sequencer machines, central to the Trust’s operations, ensuring continuity and efficiency in their medical offerings.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment maintenance and repair industry, particularly those capable of providing high-quality support services specialised in advanced equipment like the ABI3500xl sequencer. The multi-year nature of the contract offers a stable and ongoing business relationship, beneficial for suppliers seeking long-term engagements with government hospitals. Companies with expertise in similar medical equipment support can consider this sector for business expansion, provided they meet the necessary quality and service standards required by public health authorities like the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of ABI3500xl Sequencer

Notice Description

The Trust has 2 ABI3500xl sequencer machines, one of which already has a maintenance contract in place that will end on 18/04/29. This multi-year renewal means that both machines can be maintained under the same contract when the current contracts expire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086177-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2026 - 18 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nuhnt.commercialteamnuh@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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