---
title: "Maintenance of Thermo Fisher iCAP TQe ICP-MS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065725"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Maintenance of Thermo Fisher iCAP TQe ICP-MS

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065725

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust involves the maintenance of the Thermo Fisher iCAP TQe ICP-MS instrument, aimed at supporting trace element analysis crucial for blood testing and Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis. The contract covers repair and maintenance services and is below the competitive threshold, involving direct procurement with Thermo Fisher Diagnostics Limited. The award is active with services spanning from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2030, primarily serving the Nottingham region within the UK's East Midlands (UKF14). The process is in the completion stage, having been finalised on 31st March 2026, with an award notice published on 18th February 2026.

This tender provides firms with a unique opportunity to engage in the healthcare and medical equipment maintenance industry, particularly suitable for large-scale enterprises capable of offering specialist repair services. Businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance could benefit from exploring similar opportunities with NHS Trusts and organisations involved in healthcare equipment procurement. Given Thermo Fisher's role as the sole supplier due to their manufacturer status, businesses looking to grow within this sector should leverage partnerships and strengthen supply chains to enhance their competitive edge in future tenders requiring bespoke maintenance services.

## Notice

Maintenance of ICP-MS instrument for Trace Element analysis. This provides analysis of blood Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Lead, Cobalt, Chromium for Nottingham and other Trusts within the ME2 network. Sweat Chloride analysis is essential to support Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis and monitoring and is a key standard for the Respiratory service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029497-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,062 |
| Contracts value | £46,062 |

## Status

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

## 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

- 31 Mar 2026 at 09:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029497-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014820-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014810-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029497-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014820-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014810-2026
  18th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14169

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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