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Pipette Service and Calibration

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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27 May 2026 at 10:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, centred on the provision of a "Pipette Service and Calibration" clinic. This contract was awarded under the procurement method "Below threshold - unknown" and falls under the services category with a focus on repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The process took place at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, UK, and has reached the completion stage. The contract period was from 30th April 2026 to 8th May 2026, and the contract was signed on 30th April 2026. The gross contract value was set at £19,854.08, indicating its scale was suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in precision equipment maintenance to expand their reach into government contracts, especially those targeting healthcare or laboratory settings. Companies like Northern Balance Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that SMEs with expertise in calibration services can effectively compete in such specialised service niches. The central government public authority's engagement further adds potential prestige and reliability for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolios through similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pipette Service and Calibration

Notice Description

On-site pipette service and calibration clinic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a594
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049459-2026
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,545 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 8 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Northern Balance

Further Information

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