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title: "STH Maintenance for Headspace GC 2026-29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067872"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# STH Maintenance for Headspace GC 2026-29

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067872

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust pertains to the maintenance of two Headspace Gas Chromatography systems, as detailed in the contract titled "STH Maintenance for Headspace GC 2026-29". Operating under the public authority classification, this procurement falls within the services category and has been completed with an award made to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, a large-scale company based in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £13,237.50, spans from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2029. While being a direct procurement method below threshold and without competition, the legal framework referenced is the 2023 legislation, ensuring compliance with national standards.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. Companies with expertise in servicing advanced laboratory equipment and a focus on medical technologies would find this contract advantageous to pursue. Given the direct procurement approach and the specificity of the equipment involved, businesses capable of delivering specialized support to government healthcare institutions are well-positioned to leverage this contract for growth. Furthermore, maintaining strong relationships with NHS Trusts such as Sheffield Teaching Hospitals can open further opportunities within the public sector's healthcare landscape.

## Notice

maintenance contract for 2 X GCHS 8860 Headspace Gas Chromatography systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029378-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,237 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 07:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029378-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029378-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk

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