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PHW-STA-2324-067 Maintenance of Seegene Starlet and Nimbus Platforms

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

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the maintenance of Seegene Starlet and Nimbus Platforms under the tender reference PHW-STA-2324-067. This contract falls under the health industry category and is located within the UK. The contract was signed on 28th January 2025 and is set to last for 36 months. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication due to the necessity of ensuring continuity in Covid-19 testing through these platforms, with no available framework agreement to utilise. The total contract value is £654,601.05 GBP, and the maintenance services are essential for the longevity and effectiveness of the said platforms throughout the lab network.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, especially those with expertise in laboratory platforms like Seegene Starlet and Nimbus. Businesses that can provide reliable and preventive maintenance services will benefit from such procurement opportunities, enabling them to establish long-term partnerships with public health institutions. Companies in the SME sector, such as Mast Group Ltd, which was awarded this contract, are well-positioned to compete due to their specialised knowledge and capacity to meet the stringent demands of health service procurement. This contract highlights the importance of technical competency and the ability to ensure consistent service delivery in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

PHW-STA-2324-067 Maintenance of Seegene Starlet and Nimbus Platforms

Notice Description

Maintenance of Seegene Starlet and Nimbus Platforms.

Procurement Information

Public Health Wales utilise the Starlet and Nimbus platforms across the laboratory network as the main medium throughput platforms for Covid-19 testing. It has been confirmed by the manufacturer the analysers have a 7-year life expectancy therefore planned preventative maintenance is required for the remainder of the lifespan. NWSSP Procurement Services cannot identify a Framework Agreement that can be used to award this contract. For the reasons outlined above and to ensure continuity of the analyser maintenance, PHW have no option but to enter in to an agreement without any formal underpinning Framework Agreement for a 36 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147365
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147365
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£654,601 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lily Prance, Sarah V Evans
Contact Email
lily.prance@wales.nhs.uk, sarah.v.evans@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079477501, +44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAST GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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