---
title: "Maintenance of ABI3500xl Sequencer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd66"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-12-24"
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# Maintenance of ABI3500xl Sequencer

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fd66

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## Summary

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Maintenance of ABI3500xl Sequencer" under the industry category of medical equipment maintenance services. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a contract awarded to Thermo Fisher Diagnostics Limited, a large supplier based in Altrincham, United Kingdom. The agreement, which was completed through a direct procurement method without a competitive process, is valued at GBP 69,888.78 gross and covers services from 10 January 2026 to 18 April 2029. The maintenance service ensures the upkeep of two ABI3500xl sequencer machines, central to the Trust’s operations, ensuring continuity and efficiency in their medical offerings.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment maintenance and repair industry, particularly those capable of providing high-quality support services specialised in advanced equipment like the ABI3500xl sequencer. The multi-year nature of the contract offers a stable and ongoing business relationship, beneficial for suppliers seeking long-term engagements with government hospitals. Companies with expertise in similar medical equipment support can consider this sector for business expansion, provided they meet the necessary quality and service standards required by public health authorities like the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

## Notice

The Trust has 2 ABI3500xl sequencer machines, one of which already has a maintenance contract in place that will end on 18/04/29. This multi-year renewal means that both machines can be maintained under the same contract when the current contracts expire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086177-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2026 - 18 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,240 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2025 at 14:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086177-2025
- 24 Dec 2025 at 14:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086176-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086177-2025
  24th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086176-2025
  24th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.thermofisher.com/uk

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