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Consumables - LCMS instrument-specific consumables

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has recently completed a procurement process for the renewal of an agreement concerning LCMS instrument-specific consumables. Categorised under medical equipment, this public procurement falls into the "goods" industry category and was directly awarded to Waters Limited without competition, as it was below the threshold. Located in Leicester, United Kingdom, the contract was active from 30 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2026. The process was initiated as a tender under UK legislation 2023/54, with the contract valued at £31,400 excluding VAT (£37,680 gross), and was signed on 19 January 2026. The formal notice was published on 6 February 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in medical goods and services. Companies with expertise in providing consumables for LCMS instruments can benefit by aligning their offerings with the specific needs of healthcare institutions. The direct procurement process suggests a streamlined engagement for entities able to supply specialised consumables swiftly and efficiently. Businesses with existing ties or a strong understanding of the healthcare market and its regulations are particularly well-suited to benefit from similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Consumables - LCMS instrument-specific consumables

Notice Description

#Renewal of agreement - LCMS instrument-specific consumables - waiver# previous agreement C328022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010824-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
03003031573

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

WATERS

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