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STH Maintenance of Tandem Mass Spectrometer Analysers 2025-26

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, concerning the maintenance of Tandem Mass Spectrometer Analysers, was initiated under a direct procurement method, identified as "below threshold - without competition." This award, dated 12th February 2026, outlines a service contract for the repair and maintenance of medical and surgical equipment located in the Metabolic Lab at Sheffield Children's Hospital. The procurement falls within the "services" category and covers the period from 20th December 2025 to 19th June 2026. The buyer organisation, based in Sheffield, has selected Waters Ltd as the supplier, a large-scale enterprise located in Wimslow. This contract, valued at £16,484.33, aligns with central government public authority regulations under UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement opportunity offers growth potential for businesses capable of delivering specialised repair and maintenance services for medical equipment, particularly Tandem Mass Spectrometer Analysers. Companies experienced in dealing with healthcare institutions and possessing the necessary technical capabilities would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Waters Ltd’s involvement underscores the importance of being adaptable to the specific demands of service contracts within the healthcare sector, suggesting that businesses with established infrastructure and adept technical service teams may benefit greatly from pursuing such opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

STH Maintenance of Tandem Mass Spectrometer Analysers 2025-26

Notice Description

Maintenance Service Contract for Tandem Mass Spectrometer Analyser comprising of: QVA425 Triple Quad Detector AO825U590M 1525 Micro AO8XYC328Y 2777 Sample Mgr MS7SN01631 S/W Benefits MLYNX Located in Metabolic Lab at SCH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ea8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012735-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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
£16,484 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2025 - 19 Jun 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
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lesley.jones47@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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