Northern Balance awarded multi-year maintenance contract for the University of York

We’re delighted to announce that Northern Balance has been awarded a multi-year contract for the proactive and reactive maintenance of the University of York’s suite of 400 plus laboratory balances.

The contract commenced in January 2024 and encompasses UKAS and traceable calibrations, servicing, maintenance, repair, and replenishment of all balances across the University’s Biology, Chemistry, Environmental and Geography departments.

In line with the University’s focus on excellence, the routine weighing services will ensure all balances continue to perform accurately and reliably to guide their research purposes.

Paul Moran, Managing Director of Northern Balance commented, ‘As a long-standing weighing partner to UK Higher Education institutions, we’re thrilled to be selected as the supplier of choice for one of the world’s most respected universities.

This contract award not only reflects our ability to tailor and consolidate our services to achieve value for money for the Public Sector but also recognises our commitment to maintaining our ISO 9001 certification and 17025 accreditation to safeguard quality services for our customers.

It’s a privilege to play a part in supporting the University’s research ambitions and we’ll apply our depth of engineering competencies and leverage our supplier networks to deliver timely services to champion their objectives.’