Planning

Maintenance and Servicing of Analytical Laboratory Equipment

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

17 Feb 2023 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Authority, represented by Defra Network eTendering Portal, plans to launch a tender for the Maintenance and Servicing of Analytical Laboratory Equipment. The procurement falls under the services category within the engineering services industry. This opportunity is intended to appoint a single contractor to manage maintenance and repair services for the Environment Agency Monitoring Laboratories' equipment. A Supplier Event is scheduled for 29th March at the EA site in Starcross to engage potential suppliers and provide insights into future requirements.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in engineering services, particularly in maintenance and repair of analytical laboratory equipment. Companies that can demonstrate a track record in providing services to public sector organisations, such as environmental agencies, and have the capacity to cater to large laboratory setups will be well-suited to compete. The Environment Agency's multiple sites across the UK, including Leeds and Starcross, are anticipated to be the primary delivery locations for the contract.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and Servicing of Analytical Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

The Authority intends to launch a tender to appoint a single contractor to provide and manage the maintenance and repair services for the Environment Agency Monitoring Laboratories analytical laboratory equipment. <br/><br/>It is the intention to put in place an agreement that will enable other organisations within Defra Group to use this contract, for example, CEFAS and APHA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to launch a tender to appoint a single contractor to provide and manage the maintenance and repair services for the Environment Agency Monitoring Laboratories analytical laboratory equipment.

The Environment Agency (EA) has national services operating as independent business units, including the Monitoring Laboratories (ML). The ML have responsibility for the provision of analytical analysis in accordance with the Agency's statutory responsibility for monitoring the environment. The ML currently comprises two (2) sites with analytical laboratories situated in Exeter, and Leeds, and employs in excess of 220 scientists, analytical specialists and support staff. The ML currently owns and uses over 200 major analytical instruments.

An early supplier engagement event will be held on 29th March at the EA site in Starcross. Attendance at this event must be booked by contacting Colette Newton:
colette.newton@defra.gov.uk

The purpose of the Supplier Event is to provide a forum for potential suppliers to gain a broad understanding of potential future requirements, and it will include a tour of the laboratory.
It will also be used to share and gain feedback which may be used to shape the proposition before any formal procurement commences.

All information provided as part of this PIN is an estimate and may be subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a696
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004931-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Colette Newton
Contact Email
colette.newton@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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