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Maintenance of Thermo Fisher iCAP TQe ICP-MS

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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18 Feb 2026 at 14:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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18 Feb 2026 at 14:12

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Maintenance of Thermo Fisher iCAP TQe ICP-MS," a specialised service contract essential for Trace Element analysis and clinical diagnostics including Cystic Fibrosis monitoring. This contract, initiated through a direct procurement method and classified under services, specifically repair and maintenance of medical equipment, was awarded to Thermo Fisher Diagnostics Limited. As the original equipment manufacturer, Thermo Fisher is uniquely positioned to provide the required maintenance services due to the bespoke nature of the equipment involved. While the award was announced on 18th February 2026, the contract's execution is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2027, continuing until the end of January 2030. Located in Nottingham, UK, this procurement falls below the financial threshold for competition, compelling the Trust to engage Thermo Fisher through a direct award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses specializing in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those with in-depth expertise with ICP-MS instruments, like Thermo Fisher. Though this contract was not open for competitive bidding, similar future tenders could provide growth opportunities for other large-scale suppliers who align with the specific requirements of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust or similar medical facilities. Businesses with a strong track record in high-tech equipment maintenance, especially within the healthcare sector, would find themselves well-suited for potential engagements of this nature. Staying abreast of tenders within networks like ME2, and collaborating with healthcare services, will be instrumental for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in this specialised field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Thermo Fisher iCAP TQe ICP-MS

Notice Description

Maintenance of ICP-MS instrument for Trace Element analysis. This provides analysis of blood Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Lead, Cobalt, Chromium for Nottingham and other Trusts within the ME2 network. Sweat Chloride analysis is essential to support Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis and monitoring and is a key standard for the Respiratory service. Thermo Fisher are the only supplier that are able to provide the maintenance for this as they are the original equipment manufacturer. Service contract is not available under any national procurement framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065725
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014820-2026
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
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
£46,062 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 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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