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NRWAS PerkinElmer Service and maintenance contract 2026-2030

Natural Resources Wales

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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07 May 2026 at 14:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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27 Mar 2026 at 14:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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17 Mar 2026 at 23:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales, based at the Welsh Government Offices in Cardiff, awarded a contract titled "NRWAS PerkinElmer Service and Maintenance Contract 2026-2030" to PerkinElmer (UK) Limited. This procurement falls under the services category for repair and maintenance. The procurement stage was at the award level when finalised on 7th May 2026, with the contract having been signed on 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract amounts to £186,336 gross, spanning the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The procurement method was a direct award due to PerkinElmer's unique capability to service their proprietary equipment, which is crucial for the laboratory tasked with monitoring nutrient pollution in Wales.

This contract presents specific opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical instrumentation maintenance and service solutions, particularly those that have or are seeking manufacturer-specific partnerships. Although this particular contract was awarded directly to PerkinElmer due to the niche requirements involving proprietary technology and warranty conditions, similar opportunities could exist for businesses that can develop bespoke service capabilities or partner with manufacturers for authorised maintenance services. Companies focusing on public sector collaboration, with expertise in laboratory equipment support in environmental sectors, may find emerging opportunities in similar service-centric tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NRWAS PerkinElmer Service and maintenance contract 2026-2030

Notice Description

Service and maintenance contract for PerkinElmer instrumentation at the NRW laboratory. Contract Details Notice to cover the service and maintenance contract for PerkinElmer instrumentation at the NRW laboratory . Please see direct award justification below: Single Supplier - Technical ReasonsThe analytical instruments (auto samplers and chillers) are manufacutered by PerkinElmer (OEM) who are the only supplier that can service and repair the equipment without invalidating the part warranties. They also possess proprietary tools, diagnostic software and remote-support functionality required to provide remote diagnostics.The data from these instruments is used to monitor WFD samples and also provides incident response analysis for nutrient pollution incidents around Wales. The maintenance and service of these machines by the manufacturer is essential in order to ensure the accuracy, reliability and continued performance of the equipment.

Procurement Information

Single Supplier - Technical Reasons The analytical instruments (auto samplers and chillers) are manufacutered by PerkinElmer (OEM) who are the only supplier that can service and repair the equipment without invalidating the part warranties. They also possess proprietary tools, diagnostic software and remote-support functionality required to provide remote diagnostics. The data from these instruments is used to monitor WFD samples and also provides incident response analysis for nutrient pollution incidents around Wales. The maintenance and service of these machines by the manufacturer is essential in order to ensure the accuracy, reliability and continued performance of the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041961-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£155,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£155,280 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
Natural Resources Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
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

Perkin Elmer

Further Information

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