Tender

Pipette Calibration and Servicing

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

04 Oct 2018 at 16:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for a tender titled "Pipette Calibration and Servicing." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically concerning the repair and maintenance of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus. The tender is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, and is currently in the planning stage, with a tender deadline set for 19th October 2018. Successful bids will result in a contract commencing on 29th October 2018, lasting for 24 months with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method employed for this tender is a limited competitive quotation below threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, calibration, and maintenance, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can fulfil the servicing requirements for clinical laboratory apparatus. Companies eligible to compete should possess experience in high-quality precision equipment maintenance and calibration, positioning them well to engage with a key player in the healthcare sector. By leveraging this contract, businesses can not only grow their portfolio but also establish enduring relationships within the healthcare community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pipette Calibration and Servicing

Notice Description

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is issuing this Request for Quotation ("RFQ") in connection with the procurement of a pipette calibration and servicing service within Clinical Laboratory Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Any contract awarded as a result of this RFQ will be awarded for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. Those wishing to submit a bid will need to do so through the Bravo e-tendering portal (link provided below) Additional information: egister your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); 2. Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select 'itt_29840' by clicking on it. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; 3. Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5d3e3ed-c34e-418a-9009-fc7b4f09d04f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b3d92f-9d3f-4817-a6d3-9c38565a24a7
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2018 - 28 Oct 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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