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CEFAS24-83 Contract for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance, Calibration & Repair

Cefas

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15 Jul 2026 at 12:43

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17 Sep 2024 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Cefas, the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science based in Lowestoft, has awarded a contract for the "CEFAS24-83 Contract for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance, Calibration & Repair" with the supplier Starlab. This contract, valued at GBP 50,000, falls under the calibration services category and aims to provide an onsite pipette clinic at the Cefas Weymouth laboratory for the maintenance, calibration, and repair of over 250 pipettes. These services will be conducted through an open procedure (below threshold) procurement method, and the contracting process has reached the award stage as of 15th July 2026. The contract term extends from 20th September 2024 to 20th September 2027.

This tender provides valuable business opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of offering specialised calibration services and training. Businesses with ISO17025 accreditation in calibration work stand to benefit by delivering essential maintenance services and workshops. The inclusion of training for laboratory staff further requires a supplier that provides not only technical services but also educational support, making it an attractive prospect for firms focusing on precision instruments and their applications within laboratory settings. Businesses with experience in servicing a broad range of pipette brands, such as Eppendorf and Gilson, would find this contract particularly suitable.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-83 Contract for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance, Calibration & Repair

Notice Description

1. Background The Cefas Weymouth laboratory has some 250+ pipettes that require annual and/or two yearly preventative maintenance, service, calibration, and repair. We have various brands, including:- Eppendorf, Gilson, Sartorius, Rainin (Mettler Toledo), Biohit, HTL, Thermo Electron, Labsystems and Fisherbrand. As an example, in molecular, virology and tissue culture areas, pipettes are used for the detection, isolation, and identification of aquatic diseases. This ranges from handling tissue homogenates, extracted DNA/RNA, to simply aliquoting out reagents precisely. There is similar usage in our other laboratory areas. The Cefas labs currently undertake testing work to ISO/IEC 17025. Therefore, the supplier must also be accredited to ISO17025 to undertake the calibration work. 2. Requirements 2.1. Pipette Clinic Cefas require the Supplier to: 2.1.1. Provide the services via an annual onsite clinic at the Weymouth laboratory. To be run over 3 to 4 weeks, Ideally in the January of each year, with preferred start dates for January 2025 being week of 6th or week of 13th. 2.2. Training / Support for Cefas Laboratory Staff In addition to the pipette services, Cefas require the Supplier to: 2.2.1. provide onsite workshops/training in calibration requirements, including how to identify the different types, the limitations of the workings of pipettes and how to select correct calibration and service levels needed. Also to explain difference between manufacturers and standard ISO level calibration and how it relates to usage.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a514ca7d-21a0-4a6c-ad21-4b63693c897c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2024 - 20 Sep 2027 3-4 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
Cefas
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

StarLab

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