Planning

ET153 - Service and Maintenance of Peet Grady Test Chambers

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process intended to secure a qualified supplier for the annual service and maintenance of Peet Grady test chambers, with a focus on laboratory services. The procurement is classified under the services category and takes place in Liverpool, UKD72 region. The engagement milestone is scheduled for 21st November 2025, which is a key date for interested parties to contact purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk to discuss requirements further. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026, with potential renewals up to 2029. The procurement method involves a tender process, ensuring clarity and competitive selection.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance, particularly those with experience in handling Peet Grady test chambers. Qualified suppliers can benefit from this contract by showcasing their competency in performing comprehensive services, meeting health and safety standards, and providing reliable emergency support. Companies equipped with certified and trained engineers, capable of coordinating seamlessly to minimise disruption to the ongoing work at LSTM, are well-suited to compete. The contract's potential renewals further provide a long-term business growth opportunity for the successful supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ET153 - Service and Maintenance of Peet Grady Test Chambers

Notice Description

LSTM is seeking a qualified and experienced supplier to provide annual service and maintenance for two (2) Peet Grady test chambers located on-site in Liverpool. The appointed contractor will be responsible for carrying out a comprehensive annual service of both chambers, ensuring they are operating efficiently, safely, and in accordance with manufacturer specifications. The service should include, but not be limited to: Full inspection of electrical and mechanical components Calibration of control systems and sensors Cleaning of internal and external chamber surfaces Verification of temperature and humidity accuracy Functional testing of all safety features and alarms Replacement of any worn or defective parts (with prior approval) Confirmation of chamber performance post-service Services are due in January each year. The contractor must coordinate with LSTM's site contact to agree on suitable service dates and ensure minimal disruption to ongoing work. Upon completion of the service, the contractor must provide: A comprehensive service report for each chamber, detailing work carried out, parts replaced, calibration data, and any recommendations. The report must be signed, dated, and submitted to LSTM within five (5) working days of service completion. Any issues requiring follow-up work or parts replacement should be clearly highlighted in the report. Engineers performing the service must be competent, trained, and certified to work on Peet Grady chambers. All work must comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards. The supplier must hold appropriate insurance coverage (public liability and professional indemnity). Emergency call-out or breakdown support should be available upon request, with clear response times stated. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986159505

Planning Information

Please e mail purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk to discuss requirements further.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064195-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchaing@lstmed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01517053237

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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