Tender

Maintenance of Pipettes

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

27 Mar 2018 at 07:43

Tender

08 Feb 2018 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant has initiated a tender titled "Maintenance of Pipettes," aimed at securing services for the maintenance, performance testing, and calibration of manual and automatic pipettes utilised in NHSBT laboratories. This open procurement process, valued at £100,000, is currently active and will conclude on 19 March 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 August 2018 and will last until 31 July 2021, with delivery addresses specified across various regions including the United Kingdom and Europe. The tender falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration services. Companies with expertise in servicing pipettes or similar laboratory apparatus will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses capable of meeting the requirements stipulated by NHSBT could benefit from a sustained partnership, offering a chance to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Pipettes

Notice Description

Maintenance of manual and automatic, hand-held, single or multi-channel piston pipettes used in NHSBT laboratories. Performance testing and any required calibration must be carried out.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3570b7ac-be3f-4d57-b673-519a4ada2872
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf0e9d7-5922-4814-98ef-30ad950ab620
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gillian.carrier@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON, BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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