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OPSS Mass Comparator Maintenance Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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10 Mar 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has successfully completed the procurement process for the "OPSS Mass Comparator Maintenance Contract". This contract, involving the maintenance of mass comparators located at the OPSS site, falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services". The procurement was conducted via a direct method below the competition threshold, highlighting its specificity and targeted needs. The contract was awarded to Metler-Toledo Ltd, commencing on the 2nd of March 2026 and set to continue until the 1st of March 2031. The contract, valued at £55,500 net, represents a critical service agreement for central government operations in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services, specifically those with expertise in mass comparator systems. As the procurement method was direct and below threshold without competition, businesses with highly specialised skills in this domain are likely to be well-suited for similar future tenders. Larger companies like Metler-Toledo Ltd, that can effectively manage long-term contracts and provide tailored maintenance solutions, are ideally positioned to benefit from and expand within this sector, reinforcing their foothold in government-related maintenance services.

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Notice Title

OPSS Mass Comparator Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Maintenance of Mass Comparators located at OPSS site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066637
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021289-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METLER-TOLEDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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