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Maintenance of Xevo TQ-XS LC-MS/MS Equipment

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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26 May 2026 at 12:14

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26 May 2026 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board recently concluded a procurement process for the maintenance of the Waters Xevo TQ-XS LC-MS/MS system. This contract, valued at £46,211.68, involves preventative maintenance, breakdown repair, and ongoing technical support of the equipment housed at the Weqas Reference Measurement Laboratory. Notably, this contract was directly awarded to Waters Limited, the Original Equipment Manufacturer, without competition due to the requirement for proprietary software and manufacturer-approved parts. The contract, set to commence on 29th September 2026, falls under the below-threshold direct procurement method.

This maintenance contract represents significant business growth potential, particularly for Waters Limited, which holds the specific expertise and proprietary access needed for this project. The procurement's straightforward direct award highlights opportunities for businesses offering exclusive and specialised services or products that match the requirements of buying organisations like Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Companies with capabilities in providing specialised repair and maintenance services for measuring, testing, and checking apparatus in the UK could explore similar opportunities requiring niche technical expertise and proprietary solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Xevo TQ-XS LC-MS/MS Equipment

Notice Description

This procurement relates to the award of a maintenance contract for the Waters Xevo TQ-XS LC-MS/MS system located within the Weqas Reference Measurement Laboratory at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.The contract includes preventative maintenance, breakdown repair (including parts), and ongoing technical and software support to ensure the system operates to required standards.The contract is being awarded directly to Waters Ltd as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only supplier capable of delivering the requirement. This is due to the need for proprietary software access, manufacturer-approved parts, and specialist technical expertise specific to the system.Use of alternative providers would introduce unacceptable risk to equipment performance, reliability, and continuity of laboratory services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a36d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048738-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,509 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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