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title: "Service and Maintenance for MALDI Synapt HDMS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060abd"
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# Service and Maintenance for MALDI Synapt HDMS

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060abd

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory, operating under NPL Management Limited, spearheaded a completed procurement process titled "Service and Maintenance for MALDI Synapt HDMS." This contract, relevant to the services industry category, encompasses the maintenance of a mass spectrometry system, specifically targeting laboratory and precision equipment maintenance. Located in Teddington, UK, this procurement process moved through the award stage on 21st January 2026, following the signing of the contract with Waters Ltd on 23rd December 2025. The contract duration extends until 26th January 2027 with a total gross value of £42,630.34. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," signifying a tailored approach for specialised services.

This tender presents considerable business growth potential for entities specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and related services. Companies with expertise in precision equipment and dedicated service provision within the UK can find significant opportunities, particularly if they are capable of offering bespoke maintenance services like those required for sophisticated equipment such as the MALDI Synapt HDMS system. The successful bidder, Waters Ltd, exemplifies a large-scale supplier fit to manage such complex engagements, highlighting an opportunity for similar businesses with a track record in high-precision environments to strategically position themselves for future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Service Plan covering the MALDI Synapt HDMS (SYNAPT G2Si) mass spectrometry system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005166-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 26 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,525 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 10:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005166-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005166-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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