---
title: "Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance Contract - The Pirbright Institute"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054799"
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# Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance Contract - The Pirbright Institute

Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054799

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## Summary

The Pirbright Institute, a public undertaking located in Woking, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the maintenance of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs), Fume Cupboards (FCs), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs), and PCR Workstations. This contract focuses on laboratory equipment services within the precision equipment industry category. The procurement process, under an 'open' method below the threshold, has progressed from tender to award with the contract start date being 29th August 2025. The contract will run until 28th August 2027 with a potential one-year extension. The contract was signed on 18th August 2025 and involves a comprehensive maintenance framework agreement across five work packages.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for those specialising in laboratory and precision equipment services. With its framework approach, the contract provides a stable, long-term partnership for suppliers offering maintenance and reactive services. Companies like Walker Safety Cabinets Ltd, the awarded supplier, illustrate the suitability of large-scale service providers in this domain. Other capable businesses can benefit by leveraging any optional procurement of additional parts, installations, and renewed service contracts, fostering growth in both service scope and economic gains within the industry. The framework agreement without the need for reopening competition ensures an efficient and competitive environment conducive to business development.

## Notice

The contract is for a single supplier to provide Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance - at The Pirbright Institute, Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF. Work packages to be included: * Work Package 1 - BSC Maintenance * Work Package 2 - Fume Cupboard Maintenance * Work Package 3 - Laminar Flow Cabinet Maintenance * Work Package 4 - PCR Workstation Maintenance * Work Package 5 - Reactive Maintenance

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: This contract is for 2 years + 1 year extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053646-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,265 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE |
| Locality | WOKING |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU24 0NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Normandy & Pirbright |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALKER SAFETY CABINETS |

## 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)
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 14:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053646-2025
- 12 Jun 2025 at 11:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031894-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053646-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031894-2025
  12th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home
  To access all the documentation included in the ITT package please use https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home .

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pirbright.ac.uk/

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