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28 Jul 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Trafford, has completed a direct procurement process for services under the tender titled "MFT-MT-0413 XEVO TQ-XS, UPLC I BIN SOL MGR, UPLC I SMP MGR-FL, S/W Benefits MLY." The contract, awarded to WATERS LIMITED, covers repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. The procurement was undertaken without competition, being below the threshold, with the contract commencement on 24th May 2026, and set to end on 23rd May 2027, with an option to renew for one additional year. This contract, valued at £31,769.35, highlights a strategic partnership within the healthcare services sector located in Trafford, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment to expand their portfolio, particularly those with existing expertise in healthcare sector services. Large-scale suppliers experienced in delivering high-quality service uptime, underpinned with solid maintenance capabilities, will find this segment lucrative. Companies that can provide efficient and reliable medical equipment servicing are well-positioned to benefit from future opportunities with NHS Trusts across the UK, potentially reinforcing their market presence within the public healthcare system.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MFT-MT-0413 XEVO TQ-XS, UPLC I BIN SOL MGR, UPLC I SMP MGR-FL , S/W Benefits MLY

Notice Description

MFT-MT-0413 1x XEVO TQ-XS, UPLC I BIN SOL MGR, UPLC I SMP MGR-FL , S/W Benefits MLYNX

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d579
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071310-2026
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
£31,769 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 May 2026 - 23 May 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
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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