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title: "MAINTENANCE & CORRECTIVE SERVICE OF FREEDOM EVO"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-03-14"
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# MAINTENANCE & CORRECTIVE SERVICE OF FREEDOM EVO

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657b3

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, in collaboration with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, has initiated a contract for the maintenance and corrective service of the FREEDOM EVO 100 system. This procurement, valued at £60,102 (gross £72,122), is crucial for maintaining the efficiency of clinical diagnostic services provided by the health board. The contract, which spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, falls under the services category "50400000" for repair and maintenance of medical and precision equipment. The procurement process has been executed using a direct method, without competition, due to the specialised nature of the equipment. The service, which has been completed and the contract signed on 13th March 2026, is located in Cardiff, UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and precision equipment maintenance. Companies with capabilities in offering Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, field service engineering, and software troubleshooting stand to benefit. As this contract was awarded directly due to the equipment's proprietary nature, it highlights the importance for businesses to establish a reputation as specialists in specific equipment to secure similar opportunities. Large firms that can provide timely and reliable service, ensuring uninterrupted laboratory operations, would be well-suited to compete in this market niche. The successful delivery of such services can enhance a company's portfolio, showcasing expertise in handling high-stakes NHS contracts.

## Notice

This contract covers the provision of Tecan's Te Care Complete maintenance service for the FREEDOM EVO 100 system used within Cardiff & Vale University Health Board. The equipment is essential to the delivery of clinical diagnostic services, and continued manufacturer led maintenance is required to ensure reliability, rapid fault resolution, and access to specialist technical expertise. Tecan provides timely availability of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, qualified field service engineers, and software troubleshooting support, all of which are critical to maintaining safe and uninterrupted laboratory operations.The agreement will be awarded through a Transparency Notice, in line with procurement legislation, to formally notify the market of the Health Board's intention to award a direct contract. This route is appropriate due to the specialist and proprietary nature of the equipment, which limits the maintenance service to the original manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023252-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,102 |
| Contracts value | £60,102 |

## 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 | MAINTENANCE & CORRECTIVE SERVICE OF FREEDOM EVO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2026 at 08:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023252-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 09:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015073-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 09:20 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015054-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023252-2026
  14th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015073-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015054-2026
  19th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13360

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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