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Balance Calibration & Service Framework

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 11:10

Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI), a public authority in the sub-central government category, successfully awarded a contract titled "Balance Calibration & Service Framework." This procurement process, which began with the tender notice on 12th September 2025, has reached the award stage with a contract signed on 6th November 2025. The framework covers services related to the calibration, servicing, and procurement of balances across CPI's facilities located in Sedgefield, Darlington, Glasgow, and Wilton, UK. The open competition procurement method was adopted for the contract, which is valued at £60,000 and runs from 10th November 2025 to 9th November 2028, with an option for renewal of 12 months at the authority's discretion.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in precision balance equipment and calibration services. Companies operating on a large scale, such as Northern Balance Ltd and North East Laboratory Supplies, who are already engaged as suppliers, highlight the potential for growth in providing high-precision laboratory and industrial-grade balances. The framework agreement, structured as an open competition and directly awarded, allows businesses adept in technical servicing and supply of weighing equipment to engage with CPI in supporting its technological and analytical operations across its multiple centres. Such opportunities can catalyse business growth, particularly for enterprises focused on precision measurements and calibration services.

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Notice Title

Balance Calibration & Service Framework

Notice Description

CPI has several plant and lab facilities comprising multiple Technology Centres that require the use of various weighing equipment to enable delivery of its multiple analytical and process requirements. Our facilities are situated in Sedgefield, Darlington, Glasgow and Wilton. This framework is intended to cover the servicing, repair works, calibration, and procurement of balances used across all CPI Technology Centres. The scope of this framework encompasses all balance equipment and associated components, including check weights used for performance verification and calibration. The range of balances covered includes a variety of specifications--from high-precision laboratory-scale desktop units up to one tonne plus industrial-grade balances, used across plant and warehouse facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059942
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071544-2025
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)

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38310000 - Precision balances

42923110 - Balances

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
David Bainbridge
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
01740625716

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NORTH EAST LABORATORY SUPPLIES

NORTHERN BALANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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