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Service and Maintenance for MALDI Synapt HDMS

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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21 Jan 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory, operating under NPL Management Limited, spearheaded a completed procurement process titled "Service and Maintenance for MALDI Synapt HDMS." This contract, relevant to the services industry category, encompasses the maintenance of a mass spectrometry system, specifically targeting laboratory and precision equipment maintenance. Located in Teddington, UK, this procurement process moved through the award stage on 21st January 2026, following the signing of the contract with Waters Ltd on 23rd December 2025. The contract duration extends until 26th January 2027 with a total gross value of £42,630.34. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," signifying a tailored approach for specialised services.

This tender presents considerable business growth potential for entities specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and related services. Companies with expertise in precision equipment and dedicated service provision within the UK can find significant opportunities, particularly if they are capable of offering bespoke maintenance services like those required for sophisticated equipment such as the MALDI Synapt HDMS system. The successful bidder, Waters Ltd, exemplifies a large-scale supplier fit to manage such complex engagements, highlighting an opportunity for similar businesses with a track record in high-precision environments to strategically position themselves for future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Service and Maintenance for MALDI Synapt HDMS

Notice Description

Service Plan covering the MALDI Synapt HDMS (SYNAPT G2Si) mass spectrometry system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060abd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005166-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,525 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 26 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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