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title: "PHW-STA-2324-067 Maintenance of Seegene Starlet and Nimbus Platforms"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d050"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-01-28"
---

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

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d050

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the maintenance of Seegene Starlet and Nimbus Platforms under the title "PHW-STA-2324-067". This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically classified under "Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus" with CPV code 50412000. The contract, awarded to Mast Group Ltd, covers the maintenance services required in the UK (region UKL) and was finalised on 28th January 2025 for a total value of £654,601.05. The procurement utilised a limited method without prior publication due to it being outside the scope of the directive, ensuring continuity of COVID-19 testing infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in medical maintenance services to build a business relationship with a prominent buyer like NHS Wales. The maintenance of essential testing apparatus such as the Seegene Starlet and Nimbus platforms highlights the specialised nature of the tender, making it suitable for businesses with expertise in high-throughput laboratory equipment. Given the 36-month duration and the substantial contract value, successful bidders can enhance their portfolio and reputation through proven performance in critical healthcare maintenance services.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002791-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £654,601 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAST GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002791-2025
- 15 Jan 2025 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001399-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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