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Gilson Scientific - pipette maintenance and calibration

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Mar 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust completed a procurement process for pipette maintenance and calibration services, awarded to Gilson Scientific Limited. This direct procurement was conducted without competition, aligning with the legal basis of the UK Public General Act 2023/54. The contract commences on the 1st of March 2026 and concludes on the 28th of February 2027. Located in Norwich (NR4 7UY), the Trust identified Gilson Scientific of Dunstable (LU5 4TP) as the supplier. This procurement focuses on services within the central government public authority category and details were published on the 25th of March 2026.

The awarded contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical and surgical equipment maintenance and repair services. Large-scale suppliers in these industries could significantly benefit from similar collaborations with public health organisations. By demonstrating expertise in service delivery and reliability, these businesses can leverage such contracts to establish a foothold in the healthcare sector, potentially gaining further contracts within the NHS or similar institutions. Such growth enables businesses to expand their customer base, enhance reputations, and increase revenue through consistent public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Gilson Scientific - pipette maintenance and calibration

Notice Description

C429048-Gilson Scientific - pipette maintenance and calibration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06737b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027144-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,169 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILSON SCIENTIFIC

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