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SERVICE CONTRACT XEVO TQ-S MICRO

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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01 Jun 2026 at 11:47

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01 Jun 2026 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has awarded the "Service Contract Xevo TQ-S Micro" to Waters Limited. This procurement process is categorised under repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment, specifically aimed at maintaining the Waters Xevo TQ-S Micro system used in the Toxicology Laboratory. The contract is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, and the procurement method was direct, specifically below the threshold without competition, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The contract period runs from 13 June 2026 to 12 June 2029, with the finalisation of the award announced on 1 June 2026. The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, supported by Velindre University NHS Trust, served as the procuring entity, underscoring its role in delivering administrative services across NHS organisations in Wales.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and support services. Given the specialised nature of the equipment and the necessity for authorised servicing, businesses with expertise in maintaining proprietary diagnostic systems would find this contract considerable. Large-scale suppliers, particularly those already established in the medical and surgical equipment sector, would be best positioned to compete due to the requirement for manufacturer-supported maintenance and the provision of genuine parts. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to solidify their presence in the healthcare sector in the UK and expand their portfolio in highly regulated environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SERVICE CONTRACT XEVO TQ-S MICRO

Notice Description

This contract covers the provision of maintenance and support services for the Waters Xevo TQ-S MICRO system used within the Toxicology Laboratory at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.The service ensures the ongoing operation, reliability, and regulatory compliance of a critical analytical system supporting clinical diagnostic services. The contract includes manufacturer-supported maintenance, access to trained engineers, genuine parts, preventative servicing, and technical support. Due to the highly specialised and proprietary nature of the equipment, maintenance must be carried out by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Waters, as no alternative providers are able to deliver authorised servicing without risk to system performance, clinical outputs, or compliance with regulatory standards such as UKAS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051361-2026
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

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,235 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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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