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Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance Contract - The Pirbright Institute

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 15:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 12:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute, a public undertaking located in Woking, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the maintenance of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs), Fume Cupboards (FCs), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs), and PCR Workstations. This contract focuses on laboratory equipment services within the precision equipment industry category. The procurement process, under an 'open' method below the threshold, has progressed from tender to award with the contract start date being 29th August 2025. The contract will run until 28th August 2027 with a potential one-year extension. The contract was signed on 18th August 2025 and involves a comprehensive maintenance framework agreement across five work packages.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for those specialising in laboratory and precision equipment services. With its framework approach, the contract provides a stable, long-term partnership for suppliers offering maintenance and reactive services. Companies like Walker Safety Cabinets Ltd, the awarded supplier, illustrate the suitability of large-scale service providers in this domain. Other capable businesses can benefit by leveraging any optional procurement of additional parts, installations, and renewed service contracts, fostering growth in both service scope and economic gains within the industry. The framework agreement without the need for reopening competition ensures an efficient and competitive environment conducive to business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance Contract - The Pirbright Institute

Notice Description

The contract is for a single supplier to provide Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance - at The Pirbright Institute, Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF. Work packages to be included: * Work Package 1 - BSC Maintenance * Work Package 2 - Fume Cupboard Maintenance * Work Package 3 - Laminar Flow Cabinet Maintenance * Work Package 4 - PCR Workstation Maintenance * Work Package 5 - Reactive Maintenance

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: This contract is for 2 years + 1 year extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054799
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053646-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,265 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU24 0NF
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Normandy & Pirbright
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Walker Safety Cabinets Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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