Published date: 10 December 2015

This notice was replaced on 10 December 2015

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 March 2018)

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

  • Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34000000

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

  • Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 63000000

Location of contract

Scotland

Value of contract

£0 to £32,500

Procurement reference

PS150270 NERC

Published date

10 December 2015

Closing date

18 December 2015

Contract start date

23 December 2015

Contract end date

17 February 2016

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Not applicable

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

General Requirements
 The required containers must not be older than 2 years based on their manufactured date
 All the containers must be fitted with valid CSC plate (Container Safety Convention)
 Any visual damages, dents or scratches larger than 50mm will not be accepted
 Painting of the exterior of the containers in red RAL3001 is required
 Suppliers are requested to submit photographs on the offered containers prior to acceptance (pre-inspection of the equipment)
We are looking to purchase all of the containers from one supplier for logistical purposes.
Bidders are requested to specify a price for painting, re-certification / re-testing, if needed and the delivery of the containers within the Pricing Schedule document, however, we reserve the right for BGS to arrange the final transport and delivery of the containers.
It is undecided whether the containers will be collected or delivered. The bidder will need to ensure that they are able to make sure both options are available.

Below are the details for each.

Collection
The containers are required to be available for collection at one location in the UK, details of which we must be advised at the time of bidding.

Delivery Address
British geological Survey
Marine Operations Loanhead
EH20 9AJ

More information

Attachments

Additional text

How to apply
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About the buyer

Contact name

Professional Services

Address

North Star House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
England

Telephone

01793867005

Email

professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk