Tender

Inspection & Certification of Lifting & Hoisting Equipment

HOME OFFICE

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14 Jun 2021 at 20:32

Tender Notice
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04 Jun 2021 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is procuring an engineering inspection service for the Inspection and Certification of Lifting and Hoisting Equipment, crucial for the Border Force's operations across the UK and Northern France. This open tender is currently in the Tender stage and the deadline for bid submissions is set for 23rd June 2021, with contracts expected to start from 12th July 2021, lasting for a period of three years, plus a possible extension. The procurement falls under the category of technical inspection services within the electrical equipment industry, with a total contract value of £45,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for SMEs engaged in engineering services, particularly those specialising in inspection and certification of lifting equipment. Businesses with experience in compliance and safety certification within the lifting and handling equipment sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Interested parties should prepare thorough bids that adhere to the specified documentation requirements to enhance their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspection & Certification of Lifting & Hoisting Equipment

Notice Description

Border Force is a law enforcement command within the Home Office. Border Force secures the border and promotes national prosperity by facilitating the legitimate movement of individuals and goods, whilst preventing those that would cause harm from entering the UK. This is achieved through the immigration and customs checks carried out by our staff at ports. To facilitate these checks, Border Force utilises different lifting and hoisting equipment at each port. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that all equipment remains safe to use and fully operational. This requirement is for an engineering inspection service for all lifting and hoisting equipment that is owned and utilised by the Authority throughout the UK and Northern France. 1. This Procurement will establish a Single Supplier Contract for the Inspection and Certification of the Lifting and Hoisting Equipment owned by Border Force. 2.The contract will be for three (3) + one (1) years (3+1). The procurement is accompanied by the following documents: 1. Attachment 1 - About the Procurement 2. Attachment 2 - How to Bid 3. Attachment 3 - Statement of Requirements 4. Attachment 4 - Price Schedule 5. Attachment 5 - Short Form Contract - Please read all the documents carefully. - Please ensure that you fully complete and upload Attachment 2 'How to Bid' and Attachment 4 - 'Pricing Schedule'. - Please also ensure that you upload a letter headed and dated quotation. - The clarification period ends on the 14th June 2021 - The bid submission deadline is 23rd June 2021 If you have any questions in respect of this procurement, please contact Christian Hough (christian.hough@homeoffice.gov.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84c7e0bf-9f87-4725-b99b-ddcf4596d690
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55bdcba6-9c58-4f80-85e1-d92bf077e938
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jul 2021 - 11 Jul 2024 3-4 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT19 4RH
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Cheriton
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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