Tender

CEFAS21-63 RFQ Analytical Servicing Contract- Weymouth

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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07 May 2021 at 11:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has published a tender titled "CEFAS21-63 RFQ Analytical Servicing Contract- Weymouth," which seeks a service contract for the maintenance and support of analytical instruments located at their Weymouth laboratory. This procurement falls under the services category, with a specification code of 50410000 for repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 14 May 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2021 and will last for one year, concluding on 1 June 2022. The total contract value is £35,000, and it is an open procurement process conducted below the threshold for competitive bidding.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in analytical instrument maintenance and laboratory services to expand their portfolio and client base. Companies with expertise in providing technical support, including on-site repairs and preventive maintenance, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the stipulations indicate a suitability for such businesses, potentially enabling them to enhance their operational capacity and gain recognition within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS21-63 RFQ Analytical Servicing Contract- Weymouth

Notice Description

Cefas has a requirement to renew the service contract for our Agilent and Gilson analytical instruments located at our Weymouth laboratory. Requirement: The service contract is to provide technical support to cover all instruments listed in Annex A and must include: 1. Maintenance service to include annual on-site Preventive Maintenance (including parts, labour, travel and expenses) 2. On-site repair services, including 2.1 Unlimited on-site troubleshooting and repair visits (including travel and labour) 2.2 Parts, consumables and supplies required for repair, including detector lamps 2.3 Provision of appropriate loan unit (if available) if on-site repair is impractical 2.4 Response time as on-site within two working days or less of the fault being logged. 3. Other services: 3.1 Hardware and software telephone/email support within 24 hrs 3.2 Firmware upgrades 3.3 Option for software upgrades 3.4 Statement on the origin (e.g. manufacturer or generic supplier) of parts and consumables to be used for repair/maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e0fed65-cb18-4632-9be2-69a1ff9231aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bf3198-aacb-4058-9d07-1e25cdb3d7d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50411000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 1 Jun 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Chloe Halifax
Contact Email
chloe.halifax@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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