Scope
Reference
3632
Description
CPI has several plant and lab facilities comprising multiple Technology Centres that require the use of various weighing equipment to enable delivery of its multiple analytical and process requirements. Our facilities are situated in Sedgefield, Darlington, Glasgow and Wilton.
This framework is intended to cover the servicing, repair works, calibration, and procurement of balances used across all CPI Technology Centres.
The scope of this framework encompasses all balance equipment and associated components, including check weights used for performance verification and calibration. The range of balances covered includes a variety of specifications—from high-precision laboratory-scale desktop units up to one tonne plus industrial-grade balances, used across plant and warehouse facilities.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Open, Below Threshold, Ranked Framework (Direct Award)
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1. Balance Calibration & Service Framework
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 November 2025
Contract dates
- 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2028
- Possible extension to 9 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
12 months subject to the discretion of the authority
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 42923110 - Balances
- 38310000 - Precision balances
- 50433000 - Calibration services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Suppliers
North East Laboratory Supplies
Aycliffe Industrial Park
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 6YA
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01325301230
Email: steven@nels.co.uk
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Balance Calibration & Service Framework
Northern Balance Ltd
First Avenue Team Valley Trading Estate
GATESHEAD
NE11 0TX
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01914882881
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Balance Calibration & Service Framework
Contracting authority
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 05002194
Wilton Centre
Redcar
TS10 4RF
United Kingdom
Region: UKC12 - South Teesside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government