---
title: "NRWAS PerkinElmer Service and maintenance contract 2026-2030"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066cd1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# NRWAS PerkinElmer Service and maintenance contract 2026-2030

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066cd1

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales, based at the Welsh Government Offices in Cardiff, awarded a contract titled "NRWAS PerkinElmer Service and Maintenance Contract 2026-2030" to PerkinElmer (UK) Limited. This procurement falls under the services category for repair and maintenance. The procurement stage was at the award level when finalised on 7th May 2026, with the contract having been signed on 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract amounts to £186,336 gross, spanning the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The procurement method was a direct award due to PerkinElmer's unique capability to service their proprietary equipment, which is crucial for the laboratory tasked with monitoring nutrient pollution in Wales.

This contract presents specific opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical instrumentation maintenance and service solutions, particularly those that have or are seeking manufacturer-specific partnerships. Although this particular contract was awarded directly to PerkinElmer due to the niche requirements involving proprietary technology and warranty conditions, similar opportunities could exist for businesses that can develop bespoke service capabilities or partner with manufacturers for authorised maintenance services. Companies focusing on public sector collaboration, with expertise in laboratory equipment support in environmental sectors, may find emerging opportunities in similar service-centric tenders.

## Notice

Service and maintenance contract for PerkinElmer instrumentation at the NRW laboratory. Contract Details Notice to cover the service and maintenance contract for PerkinElmer instrumentation at the NRW laboratory . Please see direct award justification below: Single Supplier - Technical ReasonsThe analytical instruments (auto samplers and chillers) are manufacutered by PerkinElmer (OEM) who are the only supplier that can service and repair the equipment without invalidating the part warranties. They also possess proprietary tools, diagnostic software and remote-support functionality required to provide remote diagnostics.The data from these instruments is used to monitor WFD samples and also provides incident response analysis for nutrient pollution incidents around Wales. The maintenance and service of these machines by the manufacturer is essential in order to ensure the accuracy, reliability and continued performance of the equipment.

### Procurement Information

Single Supplier - Technical Reasons The analytical instruments (auto samplers and chillers) are manufacutered by PerkinElmer (OEM) who are the only supplier that can service and repair the equipment without invalidating the part warranties. They also possess proprietary tools, diagnostic software and remote-support functionality required to provide remote diagnostics. The data from these instruments is used to monitor WFD samples and also provides incident response analysis for nutrient pollution incidents around Wales. The maintenance and service of these machines by the manufacturer is essential in order to ensure the accuracy, reliability and continued performance of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041961-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,280 |
| Contracts value | £155,280 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERKINELMER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041961-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 14:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028610-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 23:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024315-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041961-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028610-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024315-2026
  17th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.perkinelmer.com/uk

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