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title: "Six month service contract for Waters Xevo TQS Mass Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa4b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Six month service contract for Waters Xevo TQS Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa4b

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust engaging Waters Ltd through a six-month service contract for maintaining the Waters Xevo TQS Mass Spectrometer. This contract falls within the repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment industry category. Located in Liverpool, the procurement aims to ensure safe operation and service continuity of the equipment until its planned decommissioning. The contract, executed under the "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, commenced on 29th May 2026 and will conclude on 27th November 2026. Primary procurement stages included award and contract, with the contract being officially signed on 29th May 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance of medical and industrial equipment, particularly those able to provide certified technical support and quick response times, as required by the tender's terms. Large enterprises with expertise in delivering comprehensive maintenance services, especially those with access to certified engineers and necessary spare parts for equipment like the Xevo TQS analyser, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The deal, benefitting from a 30% discount on list prices, underscores a significant commercial advantage for skilled service providers aiming to expand their market presence by securing partnerships with public authorities like the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

WV_676 Waters Ltd are the sole supplier authorised to provide servicing for the Xevo TQS analyser. The service includes Field Service Engineer labour, travel, and all parts required to complete corrective maintenance visits, with a targeted response time of two business days. The agreement provides priority access to technical support, with all maintenance undertaken by certified Waters engineers to ensure manufacturer compliance and equipment integrity. The plan includes one scheduled Preventative Maintenance visit (with standard PM kit included) to maintain operational performance. A commercial benefit has been secured, with a 30% discount applied to the manufacturer's list price. The Trust is currently planning to decommission the equipment within the next six months; however, it is essential that maintenance cover remains in place during this period to ensure continued safe operation and service continuity until decommissioning is completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051396-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,591 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L9 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Fazakerley West |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 12:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051396-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051396-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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