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title: "Pipette Calibration and Maintenance"
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# Pipette Calibration and Maintenance

Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88323d4d-8dff-4d47-af6f-dda1f0dab24c

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## Summary

The MHRA Buyer Organisation is conducting an open tender for "Pipette Calibration and Maintenance" services aimed at supporting the maintenance and servicing of approximately 1,548 pipettes located at the NIBSC site in Potters Bar, England. This procurement falls under the laboratory equipment industry, classified primarily under "Laboratory pipettes and accessories" (CPV code 38437000). The tender period ends on 12th April 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 13th May 2019 and last until 12th May 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from entities that meet the eligibility criteria.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with accreditation for pipette calibration to the ISO 17025 standard. Suitable candidates would include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the required quality management systems and technical capabilities for servicing varied makes and models of pipettes. Engaging in this contract could facilitate substantial growth through securing ongoing service agreements and expanding client portfolios within the healthcare and laboratory sectors.

## Notice

The Agency is looking for a provider for the maintenance, servicing and calibration of its pipettes at the NIBSC site. The Supplier's Quality Management System and calibration service must be accredited to ISO 17025 standard for pipette calibration for all makes, models and volumes of pipettes, by UKAS or other equivalent national accreditation body. NIBSC has currently approximately 586 pipettes requiring accredited calibration service and 962 pipettes requiring non-accredited (compliant to ISO 17025) service of various makes, models and volumes. The frequency of service and calibration differs from 'accredited' and 'non-accredited' pipettes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c7f532-95b8-4750-8807-728cb71ab151 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 May 2019 - 12 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION |
| Locality | POTTERS BAR |
| Post town | Enfield |
| Postcode | EN6 3QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Hertsmere |
| Electoral ward | Shenley |
| Westminster constituency | Hertsmere |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 38437100 - Pipettes

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c7f532-95b8-4750-8807-728cb71ab151

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c7f532-95b8-4750-8807-728cb71ab151
  18th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/web_mhra/login.html
  MHRA bravo etendering portal Weblink

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