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title: "Maintenance of Pipettes"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2018-03-27"
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# Maintenance of Pipettes

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3570b7ac-be3f-4d57-b673-519a4ada2872

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant has initiated a tender titled "Maintenance of Pipettes," aimed at securing services for the maintenance, performance testing, and calibration of manual and automatic pipettes utilised in NHSBT laboratories. This open procurement process, valued at £100,000, is currently active and will conclude on 19 March 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 August 2018 and will last until 31 July 2021, with delivery addresses specified across various regions including the United Kingdom and Europe. The tender falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration services. Companies with expertise in servicing pipettes or similar laboratory apparatus will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses capable of meeting the requirements stipulated by NHSBT could benefit from a sustained partnership, offering a chance to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Maintenance of manual and automatic, hand-held, single or multi-channel piston pipettes used in NHSBT laboratories. Performance testing and any required calibration must be carried out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf0e9d7-5922-4814-98ef-30ad950ab620 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON, BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 07:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf0e9d7-5922-4814-98ef-30ad950ab620
- 8 Feb 2018 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf0e9d7-5922-4814-98ef-30ad950ab620

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf0e9d7-5922-4814-98ef-30ad950ab620
  27th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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