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ICPMS Analyser Service Maintenance

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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09 Jul 2026 at 16:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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11 Jun 2026 at 09:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Jun 2026 at 09:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has completed a procurement process for the "ICPMS Analyser Service Maintenance," awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited. This direct award contract, chosen for its compliance with specialised requirements, involves repair and maintenance services under the CPV classification for such services. The contract began on 1st July 2026 and will continue until 17th December 2029, with a total contract value of £43,425.52. The process, initiated as a tender, designated the Trust headquarters in Belfast as the procurement location, reflecting its adherence to Northern Irish devolved regulations, under the industry category of public authority - central government.

This procurement contract presents specific growth opportunities primarily for businesses that specialise in servicing and maintaining high-precision analytical equipment, particularly Original Equipment Manufacturers. Companies with proprietary technologies and rights for specific maintenance tasks, like Agilent Technologies, are well-suited for these exclusive service requirements. While this opportunity is limited to the OEM market due to the need for compliance with NHS and ISO standards through specialised and validated servicing protocols, it highlights the importance of sector-specific expertise and exclusive rights, offering potential growth and engagement with high-profile public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICPMS Analyser Service Maintenance

Notice Description

Procurement of Service & Maintenance for ICPMS Analyser from Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited

Procurement Information

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust wishes to award a contract to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd. for the maintenance and servicing of its ICP-MS systems. Agilent is the original equipment manufacturer and have exclusive rights as regards the provision of maintenance of Agilent equipment located within Northern Ireland. The systems rely on proprietary software, firmware, specialist components, validated service procedures and manufacturer-specific calibration processes that are not available to third-party suppliers. OEM servicing is required to maintain the systems to original specification, using validated procedures and genuine parts, and to support compliance with ISO 15189 requirements for equipment maintenance, calibration, traceability, result quality and patient safety. As a result, no alternative provider has the technical capability or authorised access required to safely maintain, repair, and validate the systems to the required clinical and regulatory standards. The absence of competition is not a result of the artifical narrowing of the parameters of the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b270
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064870-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£36,187 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£36,187 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 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
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
Postcode Area
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 LDA UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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