---
title: "Maintenance Contract for XEVO TQ-S Micro"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047ce0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2024-07-12"
---

# Maintenance Contract for XEVO TQ-S Micro

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047ce0

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has completed a tender process for a maintenance contract for a Xevo TQ-S micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer. The contract is valued at £148,104.32 and has been awarded to WATERS LIMITED. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 11th July 2024, and suppliers were given a 10-day standstill period before finalizing the agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, especially those specializing in maintenance services for scientific equipment. Companies that can provide long-term maintenance solutions for complex machinery may find this contract particularly suitable. The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, as the buying organisation, is seeking a reliable provider to ensure the continued functionality of their laboratory equipment essential for the Newborn Screening service in Wales.

## Notice

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to award a 5 year maintenance contract for a Xevo TQ-S micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Biochemistry department within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is responsible for the Newborn Screening service on behalf of the whole of Wales. To perform this service the laboratory has leased a bespoke LC-MS system, provided by Waters Limited, to maintain a reliable and timely service. This equipment can only be maintained via a 5 year minimum maintenance service package provided by the manufacturer. This VEAT notice is to compliantly award the maintenance contract for this Xevo TQ-S micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer for the 5 year period.

### Procurement Information

This equipment can only be maintained via a 5 year minimum maintenance service package provided by the manufacturer. The manufacturer is the only provider who is able to provide the appropriate level of service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021360-2024 |
| Notice type | 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,104 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2024 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021360-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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