---
title: "Provision of Pipette Service, Repair and Calibration"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03cfd2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2023-05-26"
---

# Provision of Pipette Service, Repair and Calibration

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cfd2

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an executive agency of DEFRA, is planning a tender for the provision of Pipette service, repair, and calibration worth £385,000. The procurement falls under the services category and involves the maintenance contract for pipettes at Weybridge and regional laboratories. The contract is set to commence on 15/11/2023 and will run initially for three years, with a possible extension for an additional two years.

This tender from the ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY can create opportunities for businesses providing service, repair, and calibration of measuring apparatus. Companies specialised in maintenance services of testing and checking apparatus may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The tender presents a chance for businesses to engage in a long-term contract with a well-established government agency under DEFRA, gaining credibility and potential for extending their services beyond the initial contract period.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an executive agency of DEFRA requires the provision of a Pipette service, repair and calibration service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

APHA Science Directorate requires the provision of a service and maintenance contract for pipettes at Weybridge and regional laboratories.
The contract will include Service, Repair and Calibration both at on-site clinics and off-site at the supplier's premises, as and when required to comply with quality standards. Additional information: The Contract will commence on 15/11/2023 and be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years and may subsequently be extended for a further two (2) years,
up to a total period of five (5) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015097-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £385,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 26 May 2023 at 12:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015097-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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