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title: "Pipette Service and Calibration"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a594"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Pipette Service and Calibration

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a594

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, centred on the provision of a "Pipette Service and Calibration" clinic. This contract was awarded under the procurement method "Below threshold - unknown" and falls under the services category with a focus on repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The process took place at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, UK, and has reached the completion stage. The contract period was from 30th April 2026 to 8th May 2026, and the contract was signed on 30th April 2026. The gross contract value was set at £19,854.08, indicating its scale was suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in precision equipment maintenance to expand their reach into government contracts, especially those targeting healthcare or laboratory settings. Companies like Northern Balance Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that SMEs with expertise in calibration services can effectively compete in such specialised service niches. The central government public authority's engagement further adds potential prestige and reliability for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolios through similar future tenders.

## Notice

On-site pipette service and calibration clinic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049459-2026 |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 8 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,545 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN BALANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 09:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049459-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049459-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northernbalance.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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