Tender

Pipette Calibration and Maintenance

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

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Tender

18 Mar 2019 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The MHRA Buyer Organisation is conducting an open tender for "Pipette Calibration and Maintenance" services aimed at supporting the maintenance and servicing of approximately 1,548 pipettes located at the NIBSC site in Potters Bar, England. This procurement falls under the laboratory equipment industry, classified primarily under "Laboratory pipettes and accessories" (CPV code 38437000). The tender period ends on 12th April 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 13th May 2019 and last until 12th May 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from entities that meet the eligibility criteria.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with accreditation for pipette calibration to the ISO 17025 standard. Suitable candidates would include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the required quality management systems and technical capabilities for servicing varied makes and models of pipettes. Engaging in this contract could facilitate substantial growth through securing ongoing service agreements and expanding client portfolios within the healthcare and laboratory sectors.

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Notice Title

Pipette Calibration and Maintenance

Notice Description

The Agency is looking for a provider for the maintenance, servicing and calibration of its pipettes at the NIBSC site. The Supplier's Quality Management System and calibration service must be accredited to ISO 17025 standard for pipette calibration for all makes, models and volumes of pipettes, by UKAS or other equivalent national accreditation body. NIBSC has currently approximately 586 pipettes requiring accredited calibration service and 962 pipettes requiring non-accredited (compliant to ISO 17025) service of various makes, models and volumes. The frequency of service and calibration differs from 'accredited' and 'non-accredited' pipettes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88323d4d-8dff-4d47-af6f-dda1f0dab24c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c7f532-95b8-4750-8807-728cb71ab151
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

38437100 - Pipettes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 May 2019 - 12 May 2022 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
MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@nibsc.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Further Information

Notice Documents

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