---
title: "Service and UKAS Calibration to centrifuges and fridges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Service and UKAS Calibration to centrifuges and fridges

Buyer: GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0b9

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has reached its award stage as of 1st July 2026. This procurement involves the service and UKAS calibration of various laboratory equipment, including fridges, freezers, and centrifuges. The process required direct procurement below the threshold and was executed without competition. The contract is titled "Service and UKAS Calibration to centrifuges and fridges," focusing on the maintenance and calibration services industry. The contract, signed on 1st October 2025, will conclude by 30th September 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those offering UKAS calibration. Large-scale service providers, like ELLAB (UK) LIMITED, who have been awarded the contract, demonstrate the scope for similar companies to engage in such high-value contracts with the NHS sector. This tender can strategically position businesses to expand their service offerings to public health institutions, particularly within central government entities, thus fostering growth in the medical equipment service industry.

## Notice

Annual service and UKAS temperature calibration of fridges, freezers, incubators, water baths (64). Annual service and UKAS speed calibration of centrifuges (25). Bi-annual service and UKAS speed calibration of centrifuges (3). Annual service and UKAS speed and time calibration of centrifuge (1). Service and UKAS calibration of balances (5). Service and traceable temperature calibration of slide oven (1). Service and traceable flow calibration of fume hoods (2). 3-point UKAS temperature calibration of data loggers at the Pioneer House Lab (20). Calibration points: 0C, 20C, and 45C. Return carriage included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061497-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,465 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN3 6BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 23:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061497-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061497-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ellab.com
- https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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