CPV class
38310000: Precision balances
CPV code 38310000 is "Precision balances", a class in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 3 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 3 buyers, most often Ministry of Defence and Nuclear Restoration Services Limited ( Dounreay). The typical contract was worth about £20k.
UK public contracts since 2023
How buyers use 38310000
- Contracts
- 3
- Buyers
- 3
- Typical value
- £20k
- Ending in 18 months
- 1
By year of award: 2023 1 · 2024 1 · 2025 0 · 2026 1. Figures as of 23 September 2026. Typical value is the median of single-supplier contracts with a published value (2).
Buyers using this code most
Suppliers winning most often
- Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited1
- ITW limited trading as Avery Weigh-Tronix1
- North East Laboratory Supplies1
Recent contracts under 38310000
Where it sits
Codes above 38310000
- 38000000Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38300000Measuring instruments
- 38310000Precision balances
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Questions
About CPV code 38310000
What is CPV code 38310000?
CPV code 38310000 is "Precision balances", a class in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 3 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 3 buyers, most often Ministry of Defence and Nuclear Restoration Services Limited ( Dounreay). The typical contract was worth about £20k.
Which codes sit above and below 38310000?
38310000 sits under 38000000 (Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)), then 38300000 (Measuring instruments). It has 1 more specific code beneath it, the most used being 38311000 (Electronic scales and accessories).
Who wins contracts under CPV code 38310000?
The suppliers named most often on UK public contracts under 38310000 since 2023 are Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (1), ITW limited trading as Avery Weigh-Tronix (1), North East Laboratory Supplies (1). 3 different suppliers have won work under this code.
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