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Maintenance; XEVO - Pathology Forensic Toxicology Lab - 25-A-2527

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust sought services for the maintenance of equipment within their Pathology Forensic Toxicology Lab. This contract, titled "Maintenance; XEVO - Pathology Forensic Toxicology Lab - 25-A-2527," falls under the industry category of medical equipment repair and maintenance services. It was initiated via direct procurement, below threshold, and was completed without competition. The location for this procurement is Leicester, United Kingdom, specifically centred at Leicester Royal Infirmary. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 29th September 2025, with the service period extending until 28th September 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those familiar with forensic toxicology labs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical services sector could particularly benefit from similar opportunities, as shown by WATERS LIMITED being awarded the contract. This direct procurement process, without competitive bidding, suggests that businesses with specific expertise or longstanding relationships with the NHS Trust may have an advantage in securing such contracts. The involvement of a public authority - central government further underscores the potential stability and continuity in service provision. Businesses aiming to partner in such contracts may find advantages in cultivating relationships with key contacts such as Richard Van Ristell, the procurement contact at the NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

Maintenance; XEVO - Pathology Forensic Toxicology Lab - 25-A-2527

Notice Description

#Renewal - waiver #25-A-2527 Maintenance -to cover X2 Equipment within Pathology Forensic Toxicology Lab: The equipment provides a complete solution for comprehensive toxicology screening.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017483-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

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
£50,294 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

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