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Maintenance of Agilent Laboratory Equipment

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has engaged in a procurement process to ensure the maintenance of Agilent laboratory equipment within its facilities. This contract, titled "Maintenance of Agilent Laboratory Equipment," falls under the public authority category governed by central government and Northern Irish devolved regulations. Located in Belfast, United Kingdom, the procurement involves routine on-site services as per OEM recommendations. The procurement method is a direct award due to intellectual property and exclusive rights held by Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 9 April 2026, with the contract commencing on 1 May 2026 and running potentially until 30 June 2034.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, especially those with expertise in laboratory equipment servicing. Though a direct award, equivalent providers with OEM capabilities or intellectual property, might explore opportunities for subcontracting or partnerships. The contract, valued at £316,750 with a gross amount of £380,100, signifies a robust investment in the healthcare sector, encouraging businesses specialising in high-quality equipment servicing to potentially engage with public health contracts and regional renewal programmes in Northern Ireland.

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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 LDA UK Limited has exclusive rights for the provision of maintenance of Agilent laboratory 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/028660-2026
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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