Tender

Generator Procurement & Maintenance at British Consulate-General San Francisco Official Residence

BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL

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Tender

16 Mar 2018 at 00:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Consulate General in San Francisco is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Generator Procurement & Maintenance." This project falls under the services category, focussing on the installation of an emergency generator capable of sustaining essential appliances for up to five days during power outages. The procurement stage is in the Tender phase, with submissions due by 23rd March 2018. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2018 and will last for one year. The estimated value of the contract is between £10,000 and £25,000, with competitive quotations being sought due to the limited procurement method.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in emergency power solutions and maintenance services. Companies that can fulfil the requirements, such as adhering to environmental standards and demonstrating a reliable maintenance schedule, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to respond swiftly to maintenance requests will also be a critical factor, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses with established capabilities in generator supply and support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generator Procurement & Maintenance at British Consulate-General San Francisco Official Residence

Notice Description

We require a generator capable of running essential appliances and lighting in a five bedroom home owned by the British Government. The generator should be able to run continually for up to five days in the event of a widespread, persistent power outage. The generator should meet or exceed environmental standards. For service issues, the successful bidder will need to commit to quarterly preventative maintenance and be available within 24 hours for emergency maintenance, or 72 hours for urgent, non-emergency maintenance. Please describe how you will meet these minimum requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea03b90a-1755-4c6b-a831-4fd1fe625d4d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31127000 - Emergency generator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
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
BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL
Contact Name
Phillip Huff
Contact Email
phillip.huff@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
14156171320

Buyer Location

Locality
SAN FRANCISCO
Postcode
S W1A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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