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title: "Pipette Servicing Clinic"
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# Pipette Servicing Clinic

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9254a2d-c3b7-4fcc-b479-bedccb323a5e

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is conducting a procurement process titled "Pipette Servicing Clinic," aimed at providing an in-house pipette servicing clinic from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2026, with a possible one-year extension. This service falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period closed on June 15, 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £120,000, and services will be delivered to locations within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services and maintenance sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in the servicing and repair of laboratory equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The awarded contract has been granted to STARLAB UK Ltd, indicating active engagement in this market segment, and offering a pathway for others to provide similar innovative solutions to the University of Bristol's needs in the future.

## Notice

Provision of a in house pipette servicing clinic 2022 - 2025, with an option to extend by 1 additional year. A drop box facility will be offered for servicing that falls outside of scheduled clinic times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854faaae-1369-4fb4-9aa9-8d8b081f7fc9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854faaae-1369-4fb4-9aa9-8d8b081f7fc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854faaae-1369-4fb4-9aa9-8d8b081f7fc9
  27th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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