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Maintenance for Amino Acid Analysers

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Buyer Address: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Trust Headquarters, City Hospital Campus Hucknall Road, Nottingham, UKF14, NG5 1PB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: nuhnt.commercialteamnuh@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
148092.78 GBP
Published
09 Jan 2026, 10:22
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
19 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
18 Jan 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
BIOCHROM LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Amino Acid Analyser is a key piece of equipment in the department and is essential for the provision of the laboratory Inborn Errors of Metabolism service. It is imperative that the company that provide the service contract have an interactive and timely response to all queries and this company have been able to provide this, allowing the continuation of the laboratory service. Biochrom Limited is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and is the only source that can provide the maintenance to the equipment.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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