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Provision of Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT), Maintenance and Repair of LEV Equipment not covered by Campus Division's TExT Contract

University of Bristol

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24 Jul 2026 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is seeking services to thoroughly examine and test, maintain and repair local exhaust ventilation (LEV) equipment not covered by its existing campus contract. The requirement covers two service areas: LEV equipment other than microbiological safety cabinets, and microbiological safety cabinets. The purpose is to maintain statutory safety standards, provide regular servicing and standardise provision across the University. Equipment is located across the University campus and at satellite locations including Langford and Southmead, within the South West of England. This is a service contract covering repair and maintenance work, including statutory thorough examination and testing of laboratory and related ventilation equipment.

The procurement has reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure below the threshold. It is divided into two lots, covering non-cabinet LEV equipment and microbiological safety cabinets. The total stated value is £816,000 including the stated currency. The buyer set the submission deadline at 26 August 2026, 14:00 UK time. The contract period is 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031. The published requirement is evaluated as a services procurement for repair and maintenance. The process is intended to establish a University-wide arrangement for the specified examination, testing, maintenance and repair services across the identified locations.

This opportunity suits specialist firms that inspect, test, service, maintain and repair local exhaust ventilation systems and laboratory containment equipment. Relevant providers may be able to support either general LEV systems, microbiological safety cabinets, or both, depending on their technical coverage. The work requires practical capability to carry out statutory thorough examination and testing, diagnose faults, undertake planned servicing and complete repairs while helping maintain laboratory safety standards. Suppliers with the resources to provide consistent service across a University campus and satellite sites such as Langford and Southmead are well placed. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT), Maintenance and Repair of LEV Equipment not covered by Campus Division's TExT Contract

Notice Description

The University of Bristol spends a significant amount of money every year on the servicing of laboratory equipment and is committed to obtaining best value for money across all types of equipment. Microbiological Safety Cabinets and other types of LEV are located across the University campus and at other satellite locations, including Langford and Southmead. Statutory testing (TExT) and regular servicing and maintenance of this equipment is vital to ensure that safety standards are maintained. To standardise the service provision and to ensure that all locations are receiving best value for money, we are looking to award a University wide contract for the provision of these services. Please note that there are 2 lots: Lot 1: Provision of Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT), Maintenance and Repair Services for LEV Except Microbiological Safety Cabinets. Lot 2: Provision of Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT), Maintenance and Repair Services for Microbiological Safety Cabinets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fe46ca0-8a36-46ab-805d-6a98b7b00335
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4317718f-b737-4ba4-91cd-c061abf1bfaa
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£816,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 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
University of Bristol
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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