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title: "Shimadzu Analytic Instrument Support & Maintenance (2025-2029)"
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# Shimadzu Analytic Instrument Support & Maintenance (2025-2029)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54534cab-7356-4b18-a7d8-1e3a34d10cca

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Lancashire Constabulary involves a contract titled "Shimadzu Analytic Instrument Support & Maintenance (2025-2029)" focusing on the support and maintenance of specialist analytical equipment. It falls under the services category, specifically classified within the analytical or scientific software package industry. The contract is to be fulfilled in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This was a selective procurement process, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage, with the award confirmed on 9th December 2025. The contract period extends from 16th December 2025 to 15th December 2029, representing a total value of £120,817.40.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in scientific software maintenance and support services. Companies with expertise in maintaining analytical instruments could find this contract particularly attractive, as it not only provides a steady revenue stream over several years but also strengthens their portfolio with work done for a reputable public body like the Lancashire Constabulary. In addition, this contract could pave the way for future opportunities within the NHS SBS Digital Workspace Solutions Framework, further facilitating business growth for suitable SMEs.

## Notice

Support & Maintenance of specialist analytical equipment for the period 16th December 2025 to 15th December 2029, utilising the NHS SBS Digital Workspace Solutions Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877a5c7b-05cc-4e3e-bd77-6124c49eac26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,817 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,817 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877a5c7b-05cc-4e3e-bd77-6124c49eac26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877a5c7b-05cc-4e3e-bd77-6124c49eac26
  9th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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