Tender

CEFAS24-83 RFQ for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance, Calibration & Repair

CEFAS

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Tender

25 Jul 2024 at 08:47

Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is seeking quotes for an onsite pipette clinic focused on the maintenance, calibration, and repair of approximately 250 pipettes at their Weymouth laboratory. The procurement falls under the CPV category of Calibration Services. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with an open procedure (below threshold) for procurement. The period for tender submissions ends on 16th August 2024. Key contract dates include the start date on 30th August 2024 and the end date on 30th August 2027. The primary services will be delivered at Cefas located at Barrack Rd, The Nothe, Weymouth, DT4 8UB, with additional offsite services as needed.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, especially those accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria highlight preference for such businesses. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment servicing, particularly those experienced with brands like Eppendorf, Gilson, and Sartorius, will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise and service offerings. This contract not only offers ongoing work for three years but also provides a platform for businesses to establish long-term relationships with Cefas, potentially leading to further collaboration in the field of laboratory services.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-83 RFQ for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance, Calibration & Repair

Notice Description

The Cefas Weymouth laboratory has some 250+ pipettes that require annual and/or two yearly preventative maintenance, service, calibration, and repair. We have various brands, including:- Eppendorf, Gilson, Sartorius, Rainin (Mettler Toledo), Biohit, HTL, Thermo Electron, Labsystems and Fisherbrand. As an example, in molecular, virology and tissue culture areas, pipettes are used for the detection, isolation, and identification of aquatic diseases. This ranges from handling tissue homogenates, extracted DNA/RNA, to simply aliquoting out reagents precisely. There is similar usage in our other laboratory areas. The Cefas labs currently undertake testing work to ISO/IEC 17025. Therefore, the supplier must also be accredited to ISO17025 to undertake the calibration work. Deliverables 4.1. Provide training/support as per above Specification a. To be delivered ideally in September / October, to allow staff to select correct calibration and service levels prior to the clinic. 4.2. Complete onsite pipette clinic for ~250 pipettes as per above Specification a. Clinic to be delivered in January 2025 ideally week of 6th or week of 13th. 4.3. Provide off site services for pipettes as required where this cannot be managed onsite a. To be delivered as required throughout Contract duration Location for Services to be provided: Cefas, Barrack Rd, The Nothe, Weymouth, DT4 8UB Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-83 under opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d1e45ce-e786-4757-bb83-77bb713324a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c422aab-b14d-41fe-bec6-e7378b0c1bfb
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


CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2027 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
Laura Anderson
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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