Notice Information
Notice Title
Plowright and Brooksby CETP BETP Calibrations Service Contract
Notice Description
Introduction The Pirbright Institute (Pirbright) is a world-leading centre of excellence in research and surveillance of virus diseases of farm animals and viruses that spread from animals to humans, working to enhance capability to contain, control and eliminate these economically and clinically important viral diseases (such as foot-and-mouth diseases virus (FMDV)) through highly innovative fundamental and applied bioscience. The facility also plays a crucial role in predicting which viruses are circulating globally and assessing their potential impact. This capability is essential for preparing and responding to outbreaks, ensuring rapid diagnostics can be deployed in the UK. The Pirbright Institute is inviting tenders for Plowright and Brooksby CETP/BETP Calibrations Service Contract at The Pirbright Institute. Contract Scope The Pirbright Institute is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive calibration services for all critical instruments associated with three Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) systems across its research facilities. This includes: * Scheduled calibration of all sensors and instruments, split between critical (6-monthly) and non-critical (12-monthly) frequencies. * Provision of calibrated, UKAS-traceable test equipment by the contractor. * Provision of calibration certificates, registers, and documentation for all instruments. * Compliance with biosecurity, quarantine, and barrier shower entry/exit procedures while working under escort in high-containment environments. * Attendance at site for planned visits totalling approximately 27 days per year (18 days for Plowright CETP and BETP, 9 days for Brooksby BETP). * Any additional days required to complete calibration will be billed separately under the contractor's standard fee rates. * Replacement of faulty or non-calibratable equipment will be costed and sourced separately under independent Purchase Orders. Equipment Covered The following systems are included in this contract: * Plowright Building - Continuous Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) - Batch Effluent Treatment Plant (BETP) - Approx. 239 instruments across both systems. * Brooksby Building - Batch Effluent Treatment Plant (BETP) - Approx. 131 instruments. Total: 370 instruments across all systems. Service Frequency * Every 6 months: - Calibration of all critical instruments essential for containment and process control (e.g., temperature probes, pressure transmitters, flow meters critical to biosecurity performance). * Every 12 months: - Calibration of all non-critical instruments (e.g., ancillary monitoring devices, level sensors, general process indicators). This results in two calibration visits per year per building: * Visit 1: Calibration of all instruments. * Visit 2 (six months later): Calibration of critical instruments only. Points to note: * A reasonable number of spare parts are to be held ready for call outs. * All engineers should be directly employed. * Location of proposed engineers to be provided.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ad
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043155-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
50 - Repair and maintenance services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
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- CPV Codes
31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
45232430 - Water-treatment work
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
50433000 - Calibration services
71700000 - Monitoring and control services
90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 May 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 12 Dec 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Cancelled
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
- Additional Buyers
- 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
- Post Town
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043155-2026
11th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074481-2025
17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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