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Service contract for OIPT Plasma Tools

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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23 Feb 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has awarded a service contract for OIPT Plasma Tools, indicating completion of the procurement process under Welsh devolved regulations. Operating as a sub-central government public authority, Cardiff University facilitated this procurement through a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £84,669.90 gross (£70,558.25 net), is scheduled from 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2027. The contract was signed on 23 February 2026. The service pertains to repair and maintenance of medical and precision equipment. This procurement falls under the industry category of services and is designated for the UK region.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in precision equipment maintenance and medical equipment services. Large companies with expertise in these fields, such as Oxford Instruments, which was the awarded supplier for this contract, are well-positioned to secure similar contracts in collaboration with academic institutions. By offering specialised service options and leveraging their technical expertise, such businesses can establish long-term partnerships with public authorities like Cardiff University, facilitating further openings in the UK-wide market.

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Notice Title

Service contract for OIPT Plasma Tools

Notice Description

Cardiff University has awarded a Service contract for OIPT Plasma Tools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016069-2026
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,558 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 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
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS

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