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title: "Service contract for the Waters Xevo TQXS mass spectrometry instrument"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# Service contract for the Waters Xevo TQXS mass spectrometry instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9751935-452c-4cee-945c-a9f33cf44515

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has awarded a service contract for the Waters Xevo TQXS mass spectrometry instrument to Waters Limited. The procurement method was direct, using a single tender action. The contract period is from 29th March 2023 to 28th March 2024. The procurement stage was awarded on 4th February 2023. The contract relates to repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment in the United Kingdom.

This service contract provides business opportunities for SMEs in the repair and maintenance services industry. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in servicing medical and precision equipment. The University of East Anglia's direct procurement method allows for a single tender action, offering a focused opportunity for companies in this sector. The contract period extends over a year, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder, Waters Limited.

## Notice

12mth Service contract for the Waters Xevo TQXS mass spectrometer and Acquity I-M-class UPLC systems. To provide preventative maintenance visits inclusive of breakdown/repair/labour cover for the instruments. The instrument can only be serviced by the original manufacturer. Waters is the sole provider of such service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bbb0e1-4051-46ef-9ddd-87ceedc90f00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2023 - 28 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2023 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bbb0e1-4051-46ef-9ddd-87ceedc90f00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bbb0e1-4051-46ef-9ddd-87ceedc90f00
  24th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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