Award

Maintenance of Agilent Laboratory Equipment

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 14:51

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 15:29

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust involves the maintenance of Agilent laboratory equipment. Located in Belfast, the procurement belongs to the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance, under the guidance of Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with a contract actively commencing on 11 May 2026, running until 31 January 2030, with potential extensions until 30 June 2034. The direct procurement method used suits the specific intellectual property rights held by Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited, which has been confirmed as the exclusive provider for this equipment's maintenance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that are able to specialise in niche, high-tech maintenance services, especially those affiliated with or authorised by equipment manufacturers like Agilent. Firms with the right expertise can align with similar opportunities where exclusive rights are paramount, thereby opening doors for long-term service contracts, particularly in the healthcare sector. The substantial contract value of £316,750 over the primary period indicates a stable revenue stream for businesses able to navigate the complexities of direct award procurement within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Agilent Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

Routine service and repair of Agilent laboratory equipment located within the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. Maintenance, in accordance with OEM recommendations, to be provided on-site

Procurement Information

Agilent Technologies, the manufacturer of Agilent equipment covered by this contract, provided confirmation that they have exclusive rights as regards servicing and repair of this equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043136-2026
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
£316,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£316,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 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
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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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