Tender

CN250573 KSS Instrument Maintenance

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 17:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is actively seeking a service provider for the maintenance and servicing of Gas and liquid Chromatography Equipment through the tender titled "CN250573 KSS Instrument Maintenance". This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment services, is located in Maidstone, United Kingdom (region UKJ4). The procurement process is in the tender stage with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 6th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 16th March 2026. The contract is open for services, valued at £105,000 net, and employs an open procurement method under a below-threshold open competition. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, spanning up to a maximum of three years if renewal options are utilized.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in preventative and corrective maintenance services, particularly SMEs due to their suitability criteria. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and servicing could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and establish enduring relationships with public authorities. Given the non-exclusive focus on pricing and comprehensive evaluation criteria, businesses with innovative approaches to service provision and cost-effectiveness stand a good chance to succeed. The transparency in the procurement method, as capped by the legal threshold, invites competitive participation and offers growth prospects in public sector engagements. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically via the Kent Business Portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN250573 KSS Instrument Maintenance

Notice Description

Kent Scientific Services (KSS) seeks to find an agreement with a service provider for the maintenance and servicing of their Gas and liquid Chromatography Equipment. KSS seek to commission a provider for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance for instrumentation that has been specified in the Tender documents. As specified within the Tender, please note that the TCV is indicative and subject to the frequency of corrective maintenance and the cost of parts that are required during the contract term. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./KAP6W326T9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KAP6W326T9

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 2 additional years (1+1). The total contract term is 3 years if all available contract extensions are taken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017594-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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

50411000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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