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XPR105MCP balance

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute, a public authority and sub-central government entity located in Woking, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a tender titled "XPR105MCP balance." The procurement, crucial to the goods category, involves the supply of an XPR105MCP balance, complete with MCP module, a two-year warranty, UKAS calibrations, a terminal cable, and an instrument licence. The procurement process, which followed a direct method below the threshold and without competition, concluded with a contract award to Mettler Toledo. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and will end on 30th November 2027, involving a total expenditure of GBP 43,000. The contract notice was published on 21st January 2026. The award is active, with the delivery location specified as the UKJ25 region.

This procurement presents existing opportunities predominantly for large, well-established businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering calibration services and related accessories. Such contracts can pave the way for increased credibility and visibility within the competitive market for suppliers like Mettler Toledo. Companies with expertise in similar scientific equipment and robust service offerings could find such contracts beneficial for business growth, enabling expansion into governmental and scientific operations.

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Notice Title

XPR105MCP balance

Notice Description

XPR105MCP (balance and MCP module) with 2 year warranty, UKAS calibrations, terminal cable, instrument licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005271-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Lester Demmer
Contact Email
procurement.department@pirbright.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METTLER TOLEDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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