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title: "Tecan Fluent Service and Maintenance Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e4b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED"
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# Tecan Fluent Service and Maintenance Contract

Buyer: CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e4b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cell Therapy Catapult Limited, a public authority sub-central government body based in London, involves an open competition tender for a service and maintenance contract of Tecan Fluent liquid handling systems. The contract, valued at £160,192.56, covers the repair and maintenance of medical and precision equipment at locations in London and Weymouth. The procurement, classified under the services category, followed an open method below the threshold. The award stage was completed on 13th August 2025, with the contract period set from 19th August 2025 to 21st August 2028. Opportunities for bidding were available until 29th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the repair and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in medical and precision equipment. Large companies, such as the successful supplier Tecan Limited, which is an established player in the industry, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Involvement in this contract could enhance business growth by fostering long-term partnerships with organisations like Cell Therapy Catapult Limited, known for critical roles in advancing cell and gene therapy technologies in the UK.

## Notice

To provide a maintenance contract for two Liquid Handlers at the two locations mentioned above (one at each site). The service will provide yearly care, preventative maintenance and repair of Tecan Fluent 1080 and 780 liquid handlers including third party connected equipment in relevant CGTC sites. Description of Requirement/Product The full preventative maintenance of the Tecan Fluent liquid handling system, including the full replacement of system liquid tubing for fixed tip liquid FCA and replacement of air FCA DiTi probes. Replacement and maintenance of any Tecan Fluent components, including but not limited to: pipetting arms and RGA components, PCBs, multi-sense boards, cLLD boxes, gas struts, 1:4 dilutors, 1:3 valves, syringes. Full validation of pipetting accuracy, positioning and functionality. Full service and maintenance, including software and drivers, , i, for: Tecan Fluent, Te-Chrom, Coolmaster, Rotanta 460, centrifuge, Bioshake T-3000 yearly, with ad-hoc call-outs in the event of a breakdown or requiring fixing of any the equipment stated above. Fixing and preventative maintenance to be conducted during standard work hours on site The supplier must provide a break down service - initial troubleshooting with CGTC client via phone, email and/or chat device. For potential call-out, response time needs to be 24-72 hours of initial reporting to supplier. If fault occurs the supplier is responsible for provision of spare or replacement parts. 24-72 hour call out period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048506-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | £160,192 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 15:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048506-2025
- 14 Jul 2025 at 10:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039529-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048506-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039529-2025
  14th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://catapultcgtc.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx?ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f
- https://catapultcgtc.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx?ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156fPleaseaccessthedocumentsfromhere.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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