Scope
Reference
W216075
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £148,092.78 excluding VAT
- £177,711.34 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
There are no other suppliers that can provide this service. Biochrom are not available on any framework.
Supplier
BIOCHROM LIMITED
- Companies House: 03526954
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMBH-1311-YGHL
Unit 7, 3970 Cambridge Research Park Beach Drive
Cambridge
CB25 9PE
United Kingdom
Email: ian.molyneux@biochrom.co.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RX1
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVQC-9261-WGRM
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Trust Headquarters, City Hospital Campus Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom
Email: nuhnt.commercialteamnuh@nhs.net
Website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government