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SC220360 - Instrument Maintenance Contract at KSS

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2023 at 11:12

Award Notice
Tender

08 Feb 2023 at 11:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has recently awarded a contract for the SC220360 - Instrument Maintenance Contract at Kent Scientific Services (KSS) worth £17,700 GBP. The contract, aimed at servicing gas and liquid chromatography equipment, falls under the medical equipment and laboratory equipment categories. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 22nd February 2023. The contract period spans from 1st March 2023 to 28th February 2026.

This procurement process by Kent County Council presents an opportunity for service providers in the medical and laboratory equipment maintenance sector, especially those experienced in instrument maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find this tender suitable for their business growth. Businesses interested in preventative maintenance servicing of gas and liquid chromatography equipment can benefit from this contract opportunity. The service provider, L C Services Ltd, was awarded the contract and is expected to provide maintenance services over the contract period to KSS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC220360 - Instrument Maintenance Contract at KSS

Notice Description

Kent Scientific Services (KSS) seeks to find an agreement with a service provider for the Maintenance and service of their gas and liquid Chromatography Equipment and nitrogen generators. KSS would like to purchase 11 days of Engineer time Annually. Up to 8 of these days should be used to carry out a single Preventative maintenance servicing visit across all equipment. The remaining 3 days should be left available for Breakdowns and Repairs which may occur across the Year. There should be an option to purchase additional days in the event that they are required for breakdowns and fault repairs. All parts required for the preventative maintenance Servicing will be provided by KSS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a71c0c5-0138-4fe9-bf81-7511ddac5702
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38bf817f-3665-4b98-9ff9-ab3a12483dde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2023 - 7 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L C SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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