---
title: "Consumables - LCMS instrument-specific consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-06"
---

# Consumables - LCMS instrument-specific consumables

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649c7

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has recently completed a procurement process for the renewal of an agreement concerning LCMS instrument-specific consumables. Categorised under medical equipment, this public procurement falls into the "goods" industry category and was directly awarded to Waters Limited without competition, as it was below the threshold. Located in Leicester, United Kingdom, the contract was active from 30 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2026. The process was initiated as a tender under UK legislation 2023/54, with the contract valued at £31,400 excluding VAT (£37,680 gross), and was signed on 19 January 2026. The formal notice was published on 6 February 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in medical goods and services. Companies with expertise in providing consumables for LCMS instruments can benefit by aligning their offerings with the specific needs of healthcare institutions. The direct procurement process suggests a streamlined engagement for entities able to supply specialised consumables swiftly and efficiently. Businesses with existing ties or a strong understanding of the healthcare market and its regulations are particularly well-suited to benefit from similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

#Renewal of agreement - LCMS instrument-specific consumables - waiver# previous agreement C328022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010824-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 11:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010824-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.waters.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

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