Published date: 28 February 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 30 March 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Preventive maintenance services - 50324200

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£150,000

Procurement reference

tender_174146/749914

Published date

28 February 2019

Closing date

30 March 2019

Contract start date

1 September 2019

Contract end date

31 August 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) use Class 1 & 2 Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSC) and Laminar Air Flow (LAF) cabinets to provide operator and environmental protection for various processes carried out within NHSBT departments. These cabinets must be maintained, serviced and inspected to the highest standards, thereby ensuring they comply with BS EN 12469 (2000) Biotechnology. Performance criteria for microbiological safety cabinets and Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency - The Orange Guide Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors 2017.

There are approximately 44 MSC and 60 LAF installed at NHSBT sites throughout England. The appointed contractor will be expected to travel to all NHSBT sites, existing and future, where these cabinets require maintenance.


About the buyer

Contact name

Katy Davey

Address

500 Northway, North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
England

Email

katy.davey@nhsbt.nhs.uk