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.
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
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Closing: 30 March 2019