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title: "MAXPREP AGREEMENT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060fb9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# MAXPREP AGREEMENT

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060fb9

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has awarded a contract for the maintenance and support of the Promega Maxprep Liquid Handling System, essential for DNA extraction workflows. The contract pertains to the health sector, focusing on repair and maintenance services of precision equipment. The procurement process is awarded to Promega UK Ltd, the sole supplier due to intellectual property constraints. This procurement was conducted using direct procurement without competition, below the threshold. Contract commencement is scheduled for 28th June 2026, lasting until 27th June 2029. This initiative is closely coordinated with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff, which provides governance and infrastructure for the contracting process.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech medical equipment maintenance, particularly those adept at operating within contractual service agreements. The tender assures stability and continuity in service provision, reducing operational downtime and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Suitable candidates would include large-scale enterprises possessing the capability to provide specialised repair and maintenance services for laboratory equipment. Given the proprietary constraints, the market for this specific service remains narrow, positioning Promega UK Ltd as the optimal choice to uphold operational reliability and consistent performance.

## Notice

The requirement relates to the ongoing maintenance and support of the Promega Maxprep Liquid Handling System, a critical piece of laboratory automation equipment used by AWMGS for DNA extraction workflows. This system supports high-throughput processing and ensures compliance with UKAS accreditation standards for laboratory operations.The Maxprep system is integral to genetic testing processes, enabling automated pre-processing and post-processing steps for DNA extraction using Maxwell RSC AS1400 DNA Blood kits. Without this equipment functioning optimally, there is a significant risk of disruption to essential diagnostic services.To maintain operational reliability and compliance, the instrument requires:* Annual preventive maintenance and six-monthly checks by qualified engineers.* Technical support for troubleshooting and repairs.* Replacement of defective parts as covered under the service agreement.Promega UK Ltd is the sole supplier of the Maxprep system and its associated maintenance services. The proprietary nature of the equipment means no other provider can deliver the required support without breaching intellectual property rights or voiding warranties. Market research confirms that there are no alternative suppliers for this service.The proposed procurement will secure a multi-year service agreement to ensure continuity of service, reduce risk of downtime, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. This approach will also provide cost certainty and operational stability for the duration of the contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012795-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,549 |
| Contracts value | £31,549 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (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 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 11:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012795-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 14:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007141-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 13:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007119-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012795-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007141-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007119-2026
  27th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11924

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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