Scope
Reference
3633
Description
CPI has several plant and lab facilities comprising multiple Technology Centres that require the use of metrology equipment to enable delivery of its multiple analytical and process requirements. Our facilities are situated in Sedgefield, Darlington, Glasgow and Wilton.
The scope of the framework primarily encompasses the calibration and ongoing maintenance of all pipettes, including associated components and accessories. It is also expected to cover the procurement of new pipettes as required to support these activities.
CPIs current inventory of pipettes is listed in Appendix 1 of this document pack. This list is comprehensive and though accurate at the time of publishing of this document the inventory is expected to fluctuate over the course of the tender. CPI will retire equipment as well as onboard new units as required over the course of the tender- and will endeavour to provide accurate inventory lists prior to any onsite visits and calibrations.
CPI expects the successful bidder to provide primarily onsite calibration and services, with the flexibility to carry out offsite calibrations and repairs when deemed most efficient and practical for both parties.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 October 2025 to 26 October 2028
- Possible extension to 26 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 38437100 - Pipettes
- 50433000 - Calibration services
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Ranked Framework Direct Award
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 September 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
29 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions to be sent through In-Tend Portal- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
70% Quality, 30% Price. More detail in tender documents
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 05002194
Wilton Centre
Redcar
TS10 4RF
United Kingdom
Email: e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Region: UKC12 - South Teesside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government