Tender

CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

27 Apr 2021 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking services in the repair and maintenance sector, specifically for analytical instruments at their Lowestoft laboratory. The tender period commenced on 27 April 2021, with a deadline for submissions set for 4 May 2021. The contract is valued at £50,000 and is classified under multiple industry categories including repair and maintenance services, analysis services, and laboratory services. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing all qualified suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in equipment maintenance or laboratory services. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive maintenance services, including on-site repairs and technical support for analytical instruments, would be well-suited to compete. The ability to respond quickly to service requests, as well as experience with Agilent Technologies instruments, may further enhance competitiveness in this process.

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Notice Title

CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments

Notice Description

Cefas has a requirement to renew the service contract for our Agilent Technologies analytical instruments located at our Lowestoft laboratory. Requirement: The service contract is to cover all instruments listed in Annex A and must include: 1. Maintenance service to include annual on-site Preventive Maintenance for instruments stipulated as "YES" in column "Option 1 PM" in Annex A 2. On-site repair services, including 2.1 Unlimited on-site troubleshooting and repair visits (including travel and labour) 2.2 Parts required for repair 2.3 Consumables/supplies required for repair, including liners, seals, tubing assemblies, lamps and multipliers 2.4 GC autosampler tower exchange service with identical model to expedite repairs 2.5 Response time as specified in Annex A. Where two days response time is stipulated, this refers to the expectation that, in the event of a breakdown, an engineer would be available for on-site repair within 2 working days of the call being logged. 3. Other services: 3.1 Hardware and software telephone support 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. Some of the instruments listed are planned to be decommissioned over the next 12 months, and responses should provide an approach in terms of contract amendment/pricing in such occurrences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-395efdc3-26b0-4d31-928a-43e8b9b19d29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a3af1c-ebbd-49f4-b6fe-fdc50bd59655
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50411000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus

71620000 - Analysis services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2021 - 5 May 2022 1-2 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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