Tender

CCZI16C89 - XRD Support Agreement

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking to procure a support agreement for an X-ray diffraction (XRD) system located at the Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology's Sandridge site. This tender, identified as CCZI16C89, is currently active and is classified under repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment. The tender period will conclude on 19th January 2017, with the contract set to commence on 13th February 2017 and extend for four years until 12th February 2021. Businesses interested in this opportunity will need to register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite to participate in the open procurement procedure.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for companies specialising in maintenance and support services for high-tech scientific equipment, particularly those experienced with X-ray systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement details indicate a suitability for SMEs. Successful bidders will have the chance to establish a long-term relationship with a prominent government authority, enhancing their expertise and service offerings in the industry while contributing to the operational efficiency of public sector scientific facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCZI16C89 - XRD Support Agreement

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to award a contract to Supplier for the provision of a routine preventative maintenance and support contract for an X-ray diffraction (XRD) system at the Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology's (CAST) Sandridge site.. The scope of the agreement shall cover the XRD system but not any peripheral equipment, though the Potential provider shall be capable of supporting peripheral equipment if required and as an optional extra to the basic cover. It is likely that the Authority will have an ad-hoc requirement for staff to be trained in the use the system. The contract shall therefore include the provision for expert advice and training to be arranged if required and separately to the maintenance and support agreement. The support contract shall include: Two (2) routine maintenance visits per annum (February and August) The replacement of parts and consumables associated with the completion of the routine maintenance visits (spares kit) Breakdown labour Telephone support Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed9775ee-f7cc-4c05-886f-64c7e492e09c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da62d88-3741-4aaf-a7fd-d7c3d98f6c65
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2017 - 12 Feb 2021 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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Notice Documents

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