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Maintenance of Sciex Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Systems

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has awarded a contract for the maintenance of Sciex Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Systems to AB SCIEX UK LIMITED. This procurement, classified under repair and maintenance services, involves onsite service and repairs at the Trust's premises in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2029, the contract allows for potential renewal until 30th June 2034. The procurement process was a direct award, leveraging exclusive intellectual property rights held by AB SCIEX UK LIMITED. Key dates include the signature by 30th March 2026 and the standstill period ending on 26th March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses that specialise in scientific equipment maintenance and servicing. With the contract value over the threshold and having a gross amount of GBP 219,156, it underscores the substantial service requirement within the healthcare sector. AB SCIEX UK LIMITED's exclusivity due to intellectual property rights indicates opportunities for firms offering complementary services or expertise to forge beneficial partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements. Firms with capabilities in laboratory equipment maintenance or those interested in tendering for similar future contracts should consider positioning themselves to compete effectively in this market.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Sciex Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Systems

Notice Description

Routine service of Sciex Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Systems located within the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. Service and repairs to be provided onsite at Belfast Trust premises.

Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights Sciex t/a AB Sciex UK Limited has exclusive rights for the provision of maintenance for Sciex Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023588-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,630 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AB SCIEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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