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Service contract for pathology pipettes

QE FACILITIES LTD

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11 Apr 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

QE Facilities Ltd, a public authority under central government, has completed the procurement process for a service contract concerning the maintenance and repair of pathology pipettes. This contract, valued at £32,799.30 over three years (with an option to renew for up to 36 months), has been awarded to STARLAB (UK), LTD., a small to medium enterprise (SME) located in Milton Keynes. The procurement process began with a tender and concluded with an award on 10 April 2025. The contract covers services in the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom and falls under the CPV classification 50421000, which pertains to the repair and maintenance services of medical equipment.

This tender creates lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair, particularly those with expertise in pathology solutions. SMEs with experience in providing high-quality, reliable service support for medical devices will find this contract especially suitable. The multi-year renewal option offers potential for sustained business growth and long-term client relationships with a prominent NHS associated facility. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the medical sector will benefit significantly from securing contracts like this one.

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Notice Title

Service contract for pathology pipettes

Notice Description

Service contract for pathology pipettes Contract period: 12 + 12 + 12 months Total value: PS32,799.30 (PS10,933.10 per annum exc VAT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014668-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,799 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
megan.nixon2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARLAB (UK

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