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Service and UKAS Calibration to centrifuges and fridges

GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Jun 2026 at 23:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has reached its award stage as of 1st July 2026. This procurement involves the service and UKAS calibration of various laboratory equipment, including fridges, freezers, and centrifuges. The process required direct procurement below the threshold and was executed without competition. The contract is titled "Service and UKAS Calibration to centrifuges and fridges," focusing on the maintenance and calibration services industry. The contract, signed on 1st October 2025, will conclude by 30th September 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those offering UKAS calibration. Large-scale service providers, like ELLAB (UK) LIMITED, who have been awarded the contract, demonstrate the scope for similar companies to engage in such high-value contracts with the NHS sector. This tender can strategically position businesses to expand their service offerings to public health institutions, particularly within central government entities, thus fostering growth in the medical equipment service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service and UKAS Calibration to centrifuges and fridges

Notice Description

Annual service and UKAS temperature calibration of fridges, freezers, incubators, water baths (64). Annual service and UKAS speed calibration of centrifuges (25). Bi-annual service and UKAS speed calibration of centrifuges (3). Annual service and UKAS speed and time calibration of centrifuge (1). Service and UKAS calibration of balances (5). Service and traceable temperature calibration of slide oven (1). Service and traceable flow calibration of fume hoods (2). 3-point UKAS temperature calibration of data loggers at the Pioneer House Lab (20). Calibration points: 0C, 20C, and 45C. Return carriage included.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061497-2026
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

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
£12,465 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT WESTERN 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
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELLAB (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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