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CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments

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21 Feb 2022 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement, classified under the industry category of measuring instruments, is currently in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £50,000, covers maintenance and repair services for various analytical instruments, with the contract period starting on 1 June 2021 and concluding on 31 May 2022. The tender notice was published on 21 February 2022, and the related services must be executed at the delivery address located in the East of England, specifically Lowestoft, NR33 0HT.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance and repair of measuring instruments, particularly those with capabilities in on-site service provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender attractive, as the procurement method employed was an open procedure, encouraging a competitive environment. Companies that can demonstrate the necessary expertise in analytical instruments and can offer prompt repair services are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, which also includes provisions for parts and consumables for repairs.

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Notice Title

CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments

Notice Description

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 prices will be amended in such occurrences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f87ae71-34e7-488f-bfd1-fac32775c05e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153b7e37-c0ee-4237-9e45-ef1246751bcc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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