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Maintenance for Amino Acid Analysers

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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09 Jan 2026 at 10:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Jan 2026 at 10:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a direct award procurement process for the maintenance of Amino Acid Analysers, a critical service for their Inborn Errors of Metabolism laboratory department. The contract, awarded to Biochrom Limited, the original equipment manufacturer, ensures an interactive and timely response to all maintenance queries. This direct award was deemed necessary as Biochrom Limited is the sole provider capable of maintaining this equipment. The procurement process, initiated in the Tender stage, culminated with the award published on 9th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 21st January 2026. The contract spans until 18th January 2029, and all services will be delivered within Nottingham, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in surgical equipment repair and servicing. While the contract was directly awarded due to the exclusive provider status of Biochrom Limited, future opportunities in similar service fields may arise, encouraging SMEs in the technical maintenance domain to enhance their capabilities and partnerships. Companies that can cater to niche technical requirements and provide bespoke services will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively in this specialised market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance for Amino Acid Analysers

Notice Description

The Amino Acid Analyser is a key piece of equipment in the department and is essential for the provision of the laboratory Inborn Errors of Metabolism service. It is imperative that the company that provide the service contract have an interactive and timely response to all queries and this company have been able to provide this, allowing the continuation of the laboratory service. Biochrom Limited is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and is the only source that can provide the maintenance to the equipment.

Procurement Information

There are no other suppliers that can provide this service. Biochrom are not available on any framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060279
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001727-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,092 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

BIOCHROM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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