Published date: 11 April 2024
Last edited date: 14 May 2024
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
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000
Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 50800000
Location of contract
GU24 0NF
Value of contract
£70,000 to £80,000
Procurement reference
EMS/SafetyCabinets2/2024
Published date
11 April 2024
Closing date
17 May 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 July 2024
Contract end date
30 June 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The contract is for a single supplier to provide Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance - at The Pirbright Institute, Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF.
Work packages to be included:
• Work Package 1 - BSC Maintenance
• Work Package 2 - Fume Cupboard Maintenance
• Work Package 3 - Laminar Flow Cabinet Maintenance
• Work Package 4 - PCR Workstation Maintenance
Points to note:
• Work Package 1 - BSC Maintenance - Dependant on the risk space (RS1, RS2 or RS3) the BSCs will either require a 6 monthly service (RS2 & RS3) and 12 monthly service (RS1)
• Work Package 2 - Fume Cupboard Maintenance - Full annual service on a 12 monthly basis.
• Work Package 3 - Laminar Flow Cabinet Maintenance - Full annual service on a 12 monthly basis
• Work Package 4 - PCR Workstation Maintenance Full annual service on a 12 monthly basis
• Remedial works to be quoted separately.
• Details to be provided for additional callouts: 72-hour call out timescale expected and chargeable at 30-minute increments. Call out rates and charge per 30 minutes to be provided.
• A reasonable number of spare parts are to be held ready for call outs.
• All engineers should be directly employed.
• Location of proposed engineers to be provided.
• Preference is for dedicated engineers for the site as they will need to undergo site security clearance so they can work unescorted.
Contract Duration
The awarded contract duration will be 1st July 2024 - 31st March 2025 with the option of a 1 year extension. i.e. 1+1.
Please note the Lowest/ Actual Value and the Highest Value stated are the estimated combined value if the Option for a 1 year extension is awarded i.e. the for 1+1.
More information
Attachments
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- Appendix A - Supplier Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.docx
- Bidding documents
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- Appendix C - Pricing Schedule.xlsx
- Bid submission documents
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- Appendix E - BSC maintenance and validation service contract specification.pdf
- Technical specifications
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- Appendices E1 - 8.zip
- Technical specifications
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- Appendix F - Form of Offer.docx
- Bid submission documents
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- Question and Answer Clarifications.pdf
- Clarifications to bidders questions
About the buyer
Contact name
John Nixon
Address
Pirbright
WOKING
GU240NF
United Kingdom
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Closing: 17 May 2024, 12pm