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Maintenance & Calibration of Balances & Check weights

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

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24 Feb 2021 at 20:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the MHRA Buyer Organisation seeking a supplier for the maintenance and calibration of balances and check weights. This tender, titled "Maintenance & Calibration of Balances & Check weights," falls under the laboratory services industry category and is based in London, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was active until the end date of 15 January 2021. The total contract value is £24,000, covering a contract period from 17 February 2021 to 16 February 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those that provide maintenance and calibration services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they may have a strong advantage in tailored services and flexibility. Companies with experience in UKAS accredited systems would be particularly well-suited, as the focus is on ensuring compliance and quality in the maintenance of balances and check weights.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance & Calibration of Balances & Check weights

Notice Description

The Agency is looking for a supplier to maintain and calibrate its Balances and Checkweights. The tender consists of two lots; Lot 1: To maintain and calibrate Balances which are operating under UKAS accredited systems. The Agency currently has approximately 101 balances (4 currently not in use). The full list is available for download under Lot 1, Technical envelope. Lot 2: To maintain and calibrate Check weights. The Agency currently has approximately 27 check weights. The full list is available for download under lot 2, Technical envelope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c82758e-42f2-433e-a290-f0e63f69780c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2021 - 16 Feb 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@nibsc.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

METTLER TOLEDO

PRECISION BALANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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