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title: "Maintenance of Xevo TQ-XS LC-MS/MS Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a36d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Maintenance of Xevo TQ-XS LC-MS/MS Equipment

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a36d

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## Summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, located in Cardiff, is the buying organisation for a recently completed procurement of maintenance services for the Waters Xevo TQ-XS LC-MS/MS equipment. This procurement, classified under the services category within the United Kingdom (region UKL22), was executed in accordance with UK legislation 2023/54, focusing on repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus. The contract, valued at £38,509.74, was awarded using a direct procurement method, without competition, due to the specialised nature of the equipment and the need for manufacturer-approved parts. The contract period spans from 29th September 2026 to 28th September 2027, with the award being finalised on 9th June 2026.

The procurement presents a unique business opportunity primarily for large-scale companies with expertise in specialised equipment maintenance, particularly those holding the qualifications to handle proprietary technologies. Given that the contract was awarded directly to Waters Limited as the OEM, it indicates that enterprises with similar niche capabilities could benefit from exploring potential collaborations or sub-contracting roles with OEMs to optimise their portfolio in the healthcare and laboratory equipment maintenance sector. Businesses capable of navigating and complying with devolved Welsh regulations and possessing a strong technical service support network would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar procurements in this domain.

## Notice

This procurement relates to the award of a maintenance contract for the Waters Xevo TQ-XS LC-MS/MS system located within the Weqas Reference Measurement Laboratory at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.The contract includes preventative maintenance, breakdown repair (including parts), and ongoing technical and software support to ensure the system operates to required standards.The contract is being awarded directly to Waters Ltd as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only supplier capable of delivering the requirement. This is due to the need for proprietary software access, manufacturer-approved parts, and specialist technical expertise specific to the system.Use of alternative providers would introduce unacceptable risk to equipment performance, reliability, and continuity of laboratory services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056407-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,509 |
| Contracts value | £38,509 |

## 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 | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 07:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056407-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 12:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048738-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 11:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048709-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056407-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048738-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048709-2026
  26th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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