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title: "Maintenance & Calibration of Balances & Check weights"
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# Maintenance & Calibration of Balances & Check weights

Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdccbe92-2d24-4f66-aafb-cb602f859bbe

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the MHRA Buyer Organisation seeking a supplier for the maintenance and calibration of balances and check weights. This tender, titled "Maintenance & Calibration of Balances & Check weights," falls under the laboratory services industry category and is based in London, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was active until the end date of 15 January 2021. The total contract value is £24,000, covering a contract period from 17 February 2021 to 16 February 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those that provide maintenance and calibration services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they may have a strong advantage in tailored services and flexibility. Companies with experience in UKAS accredited systems would be particularly well-suited, as the focus is on ensuring compliance and quality in the maintenance of balances and check weights.

## Notice

The Agency is looking for a supplier to maintain and calibrate its Balances and Checkweights. The tender consists of two lots; Lot 1: To maintain and calibrate Balances which are operating under UKAS accredited systems. The Agency currently has approximately 101 balances (4 currently not in use). The full list is available for download under Lot 1, Technical envelope. Lot 2: To maintain and calibrate Check weights. The Agency currently has approximately 27 check weights. The full list is available for download under lot 2, Technical envelope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c82758e-42f2-433e-a290-f0e63f69780c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2021 - 16 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | METTLER TOLEDO; PRECISION BALANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 20:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c82758e-42f2-433e-a290-f0e63f69780c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c82758e-42f2-433e-a290-f0e63f69780c
  24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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