Tender

Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) System Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

18 Feb 2022 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently conducting a tender process for the maintenance of its Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems, titled "Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) System Maintenance." This procurement falls within the industry category of repair and maintenance services, with a total contract value of £720,000. The tender is at the active stage and submissions are due by 14 March 2022. The contract period is set for three years with an optional extension of one year, and it will cover maintenance across various facilities in Birmingham, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those experienced with ventilation and fume extraction systems. Companies offering technical expertise in compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements will be well-positioned to compete. The potential inclusion of additional maintenance for a new construction project at the University could effectively double the contract's future value, making this an attractive opportunity for suitably qualified contractors.

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Notice Title

Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) System Maintenance

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham (referred to as the "Employer" for the purposes of consistency) wishes to enter into a long-term contract (the "Contract") for the provision of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) System Maintenance which will ensure that its LEV systems are maintained and repaired to the highest quality standards. Accordingly, the Employer is seeking competitive Tenders from suitably qualified contractors in response to this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") with a view to awarding a Contract to a single Contractor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham (referred to as the "Employer" for the purposes of consistency) wishes to enter into a long-term contract (the "Contract") for the provision of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) System Maintenance which will ensure that its LEV systems are maintained and repaired to the highest quality standards. Accordingly, the Employer is seeking competitive Tenders from suitably qualified contractors in response to this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") with a view to awarding a Contract to a single Contractor. Exclusions The Contract will not include the following: - * The Thorough Examination and Testing of any LEV Systems. This inspection service is sourced via an independent supplier procured through a separate contract. Inclusions The contract will include the following: - * Maintenance inspections of circa. 105 Supply Air Handling Units (sAHUs) including the replacement of filters, drive belts and the resetting of any associated air flow alarms. * Maintenance inspections of circa. 240 Constant Air Volume (CAV) Ducted Fume Cupboards (DFC) and the resetting of any associated air flow alarms. * Maintenance inspections of circa. 50 Variable Air Volume (VAV) DFCs and the resetting of any associated air flow alarms. * Maintenance inspections of circa. 145 Extraction Fans (EF) including the replacement of associated drive belts. * Maintenance inspections of 6 Strobic EFs. * Maintenance inspections of circa. 135 non-fume cupboard LEV Systems, ranging from desk top solder fume extracts to complex, high volume, multi hood systems. * Producing of reports detailing all actions performed and any comments or recommendations made during each Maintenance Visit, for each piece of equipment, and uploading of the report to the UoBs Prime Database. * Re-labelling of sAHUs, FCs and EFs as one FC System. * Communicating with UoBs BEMS Team prior to, during and post maintenance inspection works. Potential Additional Value The UoB is currently in the construction phase of Molecular Sciences - Building 1490. This building will house circa. 173 VAV DFCs, 232 non-fume cupboard LEVs and 16 Extract fans. It should be noted that this building may require LEV System Maintenance within the duration of this contract. It is possible that this addition could double the value of this contract going forward. The Price for the provision of the Contract shall be as set out as in Appendix 2 (Building, asset and contract maintenance costs spreadsheet). In addition to this a Schedule of Rates as set out in Schedule 3 must be completed. These 2 documents will form part of the Contract between the Parties. The premises which are included in the overall scope of the Contract comprises those listed in Appendix 2 (Building, asset and contract maintenance costs spreadsheet). Subject to the provisions of the Framework Agreements, the University will initially put in place an Agreement for a period of 3 years, which may be extended for a further 1 year. Contract will be subject to annual reviews and performance monitoring of the service provided and will not exceed a maximum 4 years in total.

Renewal: Option to extend for another year at the end of the 3 year term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0318b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004637-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39141500 - Fume cupboards

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Ben Marshall
Contact Email
b.marshall@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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