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STH Maintenance for Headspace GC 2026-29

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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31 Mar 2026 at 07:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust pertains to the maintenance of two Headspace Gas Chromatography systems, as detailed in the contract titled "STH Maintenance for Headspace GC 2026-29". Operating under the public authority classification, this procurement falls within the services category and has been completed with an award made to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, a large-scale company based in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £13,237.50, spans from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2029. While being a direct procurement method below threshold and without competition, the legal framework referenced is the 2023 legislation, ensuring compliance with national standards.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. Companies with expertise in servicing advanced laboratory equipment and a focus on medical technologies would find this contract advantageous to pursue. Given the direct procurement approach and the specificity of the equipment involved, businesses capable of delivering specialized support to government healthcare institutions are well-positioned to leverage this contract for growth. Furthermore, maintaining strong relationships with NHS Trusts such as Sheffield Teaching Hospitals can open further opportunities within the public sector's healthcare landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STH Maintenance for Headspace GC 2026-29

Notice Description

maintenance contract for 2 X GCHS 8860 Headspace Gas Chromatography systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067872
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029378-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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
£13,237 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 3-4 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
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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