---
title: "STH Maintenance of Pentra Spectrophotometer Analyser 2026-29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b8c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# STH Maintenance of Pentra Spectrophotometer Analyser 2026-29

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b8c

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the "STH Maintenance of Pentra Spectrophotometer Analyser 2026-29" contract, classified under the services industry category. This contract covers maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment and takes place in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, meaning it was below the threshold and executed without competition. The contract was awarded on 22 January 2026 to Horiba UK Ltd, a large supplier based in Northampton, and is set to conclude on 21 January 2029. Key dates include the contract's initial signing on 22 January 2026, with the award being officially dated 2 April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance services for medical equipment, particularly those aiming to partner with public sector institutions. Large businesses with the capability to service complex medical equipment would be particularly well-suited to fulfil such contracts in the future. The procurement opens doors for forming lasting relationships with health sector organisations and for potential expansions into related service areas, enhancing business exposure and revenue streams within the highly regulated healthcare sector.

## Notice

Maintenance of Pentra C400 - Serial number 412C4-1814 following warranty period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030756-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,341 |

## 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 | HORIBA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 10:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030756-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030756-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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