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
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Multi Supplier, Below Threshold Ranked Framework (Method Call off- Direct Award)
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1. Pipette Supply, Calibration and Servicing
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
- 50433000 - Calibration services
- 38437100 - Pipettes
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. Pipette Supply, Calibration and Servicing
Starlab UK
Blakelands
Milton Keynes
MK14 5BU
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01908283800
Email: tenders@starlab.co.uk
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Pipette Supply, Calibration and Servicing
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