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25 Jun 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "STH Maintenance for QBB1507 Tandem Mass Spectrometer Analysers 2026-27" has been conducted by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the UK's central government. The contract pertains to the service and repair of medical and surgical equipment and has been directly awarded to Waters Ltd without competition. This tender falls under the services category within the medical industry and is situated in the Sheffield region (UKE32), with the relevant contract period starting on 20th June 2026 and concluding on 19th June 2027. The contract was signed on 16th June 2026, marking the award stage of the procurement process as complete with a total contract value of £39,220.30.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in the maintenance and repair of medical and surgical equipment. Such contracts, although awarded through a direct procurement method in this instance, highlight key service opportunities for businesses with expertise in this niche sector. Large firms like Waters Ltd that can provide technical support and maintenance services for advanced medical technologies are well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. Businesses that already engage with public health service providers or have a foothold in the medical equipment sector would find this contract type conducive towards expanding their service offerings and influence within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

STH Maintenance for QBB1507 Tandem Mass Spectrometer Analysers 2026-27

Notice Description

Maintenance Service Contract for QBB1507 Tandem Mass Spectrometry Analyser INC: F1225U046A, 1525U IVD G12XYC543Y, 2777 IVD(*) * LIMITED SUPPORT COVERAGE QBB1507, TQD IVD MS2MA01601, S/W Benefits MLYNX

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059918-2026
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
£39,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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