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title: "Maintenance; XEVO - Pathology Forensic Toxicology Lab - 25-A-2527"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d53"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-26"
---

# Maintenance; XEVO - Pathology Forensic Toxicology Lab - 25-A-2527

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d53

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust sought services for the maintenance of equipment within their Pathology Forensic Toxicology Lab. This contract, titled "Maintenance; XEVO - Pathology Forensic Toxicology Lab - 25-A-2527," falls under the industry category of medical equipment repair and maintenance services. It was initiated via direct procurement, below threshold, and was completed without competition. The location for this procurement is Leicester, United Kingdom, specifically centred at Leicester Royal Infirmary. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 29th September 2025, with the service period extending until 28th September 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those familiar with forensic toxicology labs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical services sector could particularly benefit from similar opportunities, as shown by WATERS LIMITED being awarded the contract. This direct procurement process, without competitive bidding, suggests that businesses with specific expertise or longstanding relationships with the NHS Trust may have an advantage in securing such contracts. The involvement of a public authority - central government further underscores the potential stability and continuity in service provision. Businesses aiming to partner in such contracts may find advantages in cultivating relationships with key contacts such as Richard Van Ristell, the procurement contact at the NHS Trust.

## Notice

#Renewal - waiver #25-A-2527 Maintenance -to cover X2 Equipment within Pathology Forensic Toxicology Lab: The equipment provides a complete solution for comprehensive toxicology screening.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017483-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,294 |

## 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017483-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017483-2026
  26th 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/

## Provenance

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