---
title: "Provision of Service of Waters VBA388"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827336"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Provision of Service of Waters VBA388

Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827336

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## Summary

In this procurement process, NHS Grampian, a public health body located in Aberdeen, UK, has completed the tender titled "Provision of Service of Waters VBA388" under the health industry category. The procurement focused on service provision at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The contract was awarded on 2nd March 2026, through a limited procurement method without prior publication due to technical exclusivity, meaning only the manufacturer, Waters Limited, with adequate skills and knowledge, was eligible to perform the service. The awarded contract, valued at £51,436, is currently active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in specialised medical equipment maintenance and services targeting health institutions. While this particular tender was awarded directly due to technical uniqueness, businesses looking to grow in the healthcare industry should aim to develop niche expertise or exclusive rights that could position them favourably in future tenders. Though this procurement was non-competitive, understanding such procurement dynamics can aid businesses in identifying potential areas for technological advancement or specialised skill development to secure future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Service of Waters VBA388

### Procurement Information

The service and maintenance is carried out by the manufacturer of the equipment as the only supplier with the skills and knowledge to carry this out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552303 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,436 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB15 6RE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552303

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552303
  Provision of Service of Waters VBA388 - Provision of Service of Waters VBA388

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827336

## Provenance

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