---
title: "Service contract for pathology pipettes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0501a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QE FACILITIES LTD"
published: "2025-04-11"
---

# Service contract for pathology pipettes

Buyer: QE FACILITIES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0501a8

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## Summary

QE Facilities Ltd, a public authority under central government, has completed the procurement process for a service contract concerning the maintenance and repair of pathology pipettes. This contract, valued at £32,799.30 over three years (with an option to renew for up to 36 months), has been awarded to STARLAB (UK), LTD., a small to medium enterprise (SME) located in Milton Keynes. The procurement process began with a tender and concluded with an award on 10 April 2025. The contract covers services in the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom and falls under the CPV classification 50421000, which pertains to the repair and maintenance services of medical equipment.

This tender creates lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair, particularly those with expertise in pathology solutions. SMEs with experience in providing high-quality, reliable service support for medical devices will find this contract especially suitable. The multi-year renewal option offers potential for sustained business growth and long-term client relationships with a prominent NHS associated facility. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the medical sector will benefit significantly from securing contracts like this one.

## Notice

Service contract for pathology pipettes Contract period: 12 + 12 + 12 months Total value: PS32,799.30 (PS10,933.10 per annum exc VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014668-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,799 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QE FACILITIES LTD |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 13:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014668-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014668-2025
  11th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.starlabgroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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