Tender

Service and Maintenance of MSCs and various LEV equipment

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is currently seeking suppliers for the service and maintenance of Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSCs) and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) equipment on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). This procurement is classified under research laboratory services and is planned for a contract duration of three years, starting from 1 February 2017, with the possibility of extension for up to an additional two years. The tender period ended on 28 November 2016, and the initiative follows an open procedure to encourage competitive bidding.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services and equipment maintenance. Companies with expertise in maintaining high-security laboratory environments or those with a focus on safety equipment services will find this an advantageous project to pursue. Additionally, businesses should have the capacity to meet the rigorous standards required by a government agency, making it particularly suitable for established firms in the sector looking to enhance their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service and Maintenance of MSCs and various LEV equipment

Notice Description

Defra procuring on behalf of APHA: The Authority is looking for a supplier of service and maintenance of Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSCs) and associated Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) equipment for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for a period of three (3) years with an option to extend the period for up to twenty-four (24) months if necessary. FAILED TENDER - NO CONTRACT AWARDED Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ac598f-05a9-4e3c-8d4a-a94b610b68ac
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2020 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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