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title: "Plowright and Brooksby CETP BETP Calibrations Service Contract"
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# Plowright and Brooksby CETP BETP Calibrations Service Contract

Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ad

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## Summary

The Pirbright Institute, a renowned centre for viral disease research located in Woking, United Kingdom, initiated a public procurement process for a contract titled "Plowright and Brooksby CETP BETP Calibrations Service Contract." This procurement falls under the services procurement category, specifically targeting instrumentation and control equipment as well as calibration services. Initially planned as an open competition below the threshold, the tender aimed to find a qualified contractor to service three Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) systems within the institute. Although the tender was active with a submission deadline of 12th December 2025, the procurement process was ultimately reassessed, leading to the cancellation of the award on 22nd April 2026 due to changes in scope and requirements. The planned service contract was set to commence on 26th January 2026 and end on 25th January 2029.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in calibration and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in high-containment environments and instrumental calibration. Companies possessing UKAS-traceable test equipment and expertise in biosecurity compliance were well-suited to compete for this contract. Although the specific tender was cancelled, businesses in the sector can anticipate similar opportunities with organisations like The Pirbright Institute, benefiting from long-term service contracts and potential exposure to future industry developments in virus research and environmental monitoring.

## Notice

Introduction The Pirbright Institute (Pirbright) is a world-leading centre of excellence in research and surveillance of virus diseases of farm animals and viruses that spread from animals to humans, working to enhance capability to contain, control and eliminate these economically and clinically important viral diseases (such as foot-and-mouth diseases virus (FMDV)) through highly innovative fundamental and applied bioscience. The facility also plays a crucial role in predicting which viruses are circulating globally and assessing their potential impact. This capability is essential for preparing and responding to outbreaks, ensuring rapid diagnostics can be deployed in the UK. The Pirbright Institute is inviting tenders for Plowright and Brooksby CETP/BETP Calibrations Service Contract at The Pirbright Institute. Contract Scope The Pirbright Institute is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive calibration services for all critical instruments associated with three Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) systems across its research facilities. This includes: * Scheduled calibration of all sensors and instruments, split between critical (6-monthly) and non-critical (12-monthly) frequencies. * Provision of calibrated, UKAS-traceable test equipment by the contractor. * Provision of calibration certificates, registers, and documentation for all instruments. * Compliance with biosecurity, quarantine, and barrier shower entry/exit procedures while working under escort in high-containment environments. * Attendance at site for planned visits totalling approximately 27 days per year (18 days for Plowright CETP and BETP, 9 days for Brooksby BETP). * Any additional days required to complete calibration will be billed separately under the contractor's standard fee rates. * Replacement of faulty or non-calibratable equipment will be costed and sourced separately under independent Purchase Orders. Equipment Covered The following systems are included in this contract: * Plowright Building - Continuous Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) - Batch Effluent Treatment Plant (BETP) - Approx. 239 instruments across both systems. * Brooksby Building - Batch Effluent Treatment Plant (BETP) - Approx. 131 instruments. Total: 370 instruments across all systems. Service Frequency * Every 6 months: - Calibration of all critical instruments essential for containment and process control (e.g., temperature probes, pressure transmitters, flow meters critical to biosecurity performance). * Every 12 months: - Calibration of all non-critical instruments (e.g., ancillary monitoring devices, level sensors, general process indicators). This results in two calibration visits per year per building: * Visit 1: Calibration of all instruments. * Visit 2 (six months later): Calibration of critical instruments only. Points to note: * A reasonable number of spare parts are to be held ready for call outs. * All engineers should be directly employed. * Location of proposed engineers to be provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043155-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
- 50433000 - Calibration services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 15:11 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043155-2026
- 17 Nov 2025 at 15:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074481-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043155-2026
  11th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074481-2025
  17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- 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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