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Maintenance of Thermo Fisher iCAP TQe ICP-MS

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 09:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Feb 2026 at 14:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Feb 2026 at 14:12

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust involves the maintenance of the Thermo Fisher iCAP TQe ICP-MS instrument, aimed at supporting trace element analysis crucial for blood testing and Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis. The contract covers repair and maintenance services and is below the competitive threshold, involving direct procurement with Thermo Fisher Diagnostics Limited. The award is active with services spanning from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2030, primarily serving the Nottingham region within the UK's East Midlands (UKF14). The process is in the completion stage, having been finalised on 31st March 2026, with an award notice published on 18th February 2026.

This tender provides firms with a unique opportunity to engage in the healthcare and medical equipment maintenance industry, particularly suitable for large-scale enterprises capable of offering specialist repair services. Businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance could benefit from exploring similar opportunities with NHS Trusts and organisations involved in healthcare equipment procurement. Given Thermo Fisher's role as the sole supplier due to their manufacturer status, businesses looking to grow within this sector should leverage partnerships and strengthen supply chains to enhance their competitive edge in future tenders requiring bespoke maintenance services.

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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.

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/029497-2026
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

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
£46,062 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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