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title: "Contract for servicing of MSC's (Lot 1) and servicing of RFC's (Lot 2)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2018-08-31"
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# Contract for servicing of MSC's (Lot 1) and servicing of RFC's (Lot 2)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16dd7b32-eb7c-4e70-8ddd-9ece8a09b8c9

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Contract for servicing of MSC's (Lot 1) and servicing of RFC's (Lot 2)", focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as testing apparatus. This tender is currently active and falls under the procurement method described as an open procedure, which is below the threshold value of £30,000. Interested parties must submit their bids by the deadline of 4th October 2018, with the contract commencing on 29th October 2018 and running until 28th October 2021. The delivery address for submission is located in Bristol, South West, England, with the associated postal code BS1 5DS.

This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing servicing for laboratory and precision equipment. Businesses specialising in technical services, equipment maintenance, and testing could find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the academic context of the buyer, companies with experience in servicing equipment for educational and research institutions may particularly excel in this tender process.

## Notice

Contract for servicing of MSC's (Lot 1) and servicing of RFC's (Lot 2)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c2d5ee-104b-4edb-8b93-239b037b1cd2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 28 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c2d5ee-104b-4edb-8b93-239b037b1cd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c2d5ee-104b-4edb-8b93-239b037b1cd2
  31st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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