---
title: "Benchtop centrifuge replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060b08"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# Benchtop centrifuge replacement

Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b08

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## Summary

The public procurement process for replacing benchtop centrifuges at The Pirbright Institute in Woking, United Kingdom, has reached the completed award stage. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for laboratory equipment, and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded to Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited, with the contract being active from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026. The value of this contract is GBP 87,000, as per the agreement signed on 12 November 2025. The initiative was necessary due to the outdated state of existing equipment, which posed potential safety hazards.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers in the laboratory equipment industry who can offer innovative, cost-effective solutions for scientific institutions. Such contracts typically favour companies with capabilities in developing, producing, and maintaining high-quality laboratory equipment. While this particular tender has concluded, understanding future procurement needs of similar public authority institutions like The Pirbright Institute can be beneficial for businesses aiming to penetrate or expand their presence in the scientific and laboratory sectors. Engaging with such tenders could help suppliers form long-term relationships with public institutions and secure consistent business, enhancing their market reputation and financial performance.

## Notice

The existing equipment has exceeded the manufacturer's recommended lifespan of 10-15 years, increasing the risk of mechanical failures and potential safety hazards. Additionally, several units have shown signs of malfunction, including rotor imbalances and temperature control issues, posing risks to both sample integrity and user safety.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005276-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,000 |

## 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 | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 13:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005276-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005276-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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