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MAINTENANCE & CORRECTIVE SERVICE OF FREEDOM EVO

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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14 Mar 2026 at 08:10

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19 Feb 2026 at 09:55

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19 Feb 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, in collaboration with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, has initiated a contract for the maintenance and corrective service of the FREEDOM EVO 100 system. This procurement, valued at £60,102 (gross £72,122), is crucial for maintaining the efficiency of clinical diagnostic services provided by the health board. The contract, which spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, falls under the services category "50400000" for repair and maintenance of medical and precision equipment. The procurement process has been executed using a direct method, without competition, due to the specialised nature of the equipment. The service, which has been completed and the contract signed on 13th March 2026, is located in Cardiff, UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and precision equipment maintenance. Companies with capabilities in offering Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, field service engineering, and software troubleshooting stand to benefit. As this contract was awarded directly due to the equipment's proprietary nature, it highlights the importance for businesses to establish a reputation as specialists in specific equipment to secure similar opportunities. Large firms that can provide timely and reliable service, ensuring uninterrupted laboratory operations, would be well-suited to compete in this market niche. The successful delivery of such services can enhance a company's portfolio, showcasing expertise in handling high-stakes NHS contracts.

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Notice Title

MAINTENANCE & CORRECTIVE SERVICE OF FREEDOM EVO

Notice Description

This contract covers the provision of Tecan's Te Care Complete maintenance service for the FREEDOM EVO 100 system used within Cardiff & Vale University Health Board. The equipment is essential to the delivery of clinical diagnostic services, and continued manufacturer led maintenance is required to ensure reliability, rapid fault resolution, and access to specialist technical expertise. Tecan provides timely availability of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, qualified field service engineers, and software troubleshooting support, all of which are critical to maintaining safe and uninterrupted laboratory operations.The agreement will be awarded through a Transparency Notice, in line with procurement legislation, to formally notify the market of the Health Board's intention to award a direct contract. This route is appropriate due to the specialist and proprietary nature of the equipment, which limits the maintenance service to the original manufacturer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023252-2026
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

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,102 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£60,102 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAINTENANCE & CORRECTIVE SERVICE OF FREEDOM EVO

Further Information

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