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title: "CEFAS24-83 Contract for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance, Calibration & Repair"
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# CEFAS24-83 Contract for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance, Calibration & Repair

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddca11fc-a4b4-4332-a625-ae40b3f1fe51

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS24-83 Contract for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance, Calibration & Repair" has been completed, with Cefas as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the industry category of Calibration Services (CPV: 50433000) and involves providing onsite pipette clinics for maintenance and calibration at the Cefas Weymouth laboratory. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold) aimed at servicing the laboratory's range of pipettes, with over 250 units requiring routine maintenance. The contract, valued at £50,000, runs from 20th September 2024 to 22nd September 2026, and was awarded to Starlab. The award date for this contract was initially published on 17th September 2024.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration and laboratory equipment services, particularly those accredited to ISO17025, as this is a requirement for undertaking calibration work for Cefas. Companies that can provide additional training and support about calibration requirements can also benefit, as this contract includes providing workshops for Cefas staff. This tender is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair, potentially allowing them to expand their market presence and capabilities by securing a contract with a reputable government entity like Cefas.

## Notice

1. Background The Cefas Weymouth laboratory has some 250+ pipettes that require annual and/or two yearly preventative maintenance, service, calibration, and repair. We have various brands, including:- Eppendorf, Gilson, Sartorius, Rainin (Mettler Toledo), Biohit, HTL, Thermo Electron, Labsystems and Fisherbrand. As an example, in molecular, virology and tissue culture areas, pipettes are used for the detection, isolation, and identification of aquatic diseases. This ranges from handling tissue homogenates, extracted DNA/RNA, to simply aliquoting out reagents precisely. There is similar usage in our other laboratory areas. The Cefas labs currently undertake testing work to ISO/IEC 17025. Therefore, the supplier must also be accredited to ISO17025 to undertake the calibration work. 2. Requirements 2.1. Pipette Clinic Cefas require the Supplier to: 2.1.1. Provide the services via an annual onsite clinic at the Weymouth laboratory. To be run over 3 to 4 weeks, Ideally in the January of each year, with preferred start dates for January 2025 being week of 6th or week of 13th. 2.2. Training / Support for Cefas Laboratory Staff In addition to the pipette services, Cefas require the Supplier to: 2.2.1. provide onsite workshops/training in calibration requirements, including how to identify the different types, the limitations of the workings of pipettes and how to select correct calibration and service levels needed. Also to explain difference between manufacturers and standard ISO level calibration and how it relates to usage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab237da-7bed-47f3-af1a-4090a6292cfb |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab237da-7bed-47f3-af1a-4090a6292cfb
- 17 Sep 2024 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16391df3-2b56-48d1-b8d9-f125f321cf46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab237da-7bed-47f3-af1a-4090a6292cfb
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16391df3-2b56-48d1-b8d9-f125f321cf46
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8d0fb4b-d6fd-4a2f-b210-2182c9ed1cc0
  CEFAS24-83 Cefas_Short_Form_Contract FINAL SIGNED_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c38d1b9f-4de1-49fe-924d-a225e7db72bf
  CEFAS24-83 Cefas_Short_Form_Contract FINAL SIGNED_Redacted

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