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title: "Design, Supply & Installation of Mechanical Calibration Laboratory"
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# Design, Supply & Installation of Mechanical Calibration Laboratory

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE ELECTRONICS AND COMPONENTS AGENCY (DECA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-267a80df-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Electronics and Components Agency (DECA), is seeking proposals for the 'Design, Supply & Installation of Mechanical Calibration Laboratory' project located in Deeside, Wales. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 6th October 2016. The successful contractor will need to meet several minimum criteria and complete the project by 31st March 2017, focusing on creating a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services and laboratory installations. Companies that hold required accreditations, such as BS OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001, would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the importance placed on minimising downtime and future expansion capabilities, firms with a strong track record in similar projects and a creative approach to modern laboratory design would find this contract appealing.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.4 Instead of: Short Description: The design, supply and installation of a modern, showcase standard, self-contained mechanical calibration laboratory to be installed within the current production area. The minimum criteria to be met are; the successful tenderer must hold BS OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Accreditation, ISOI 14001 Environmental Management System Accreditation and must have a written Health and Safety at Work policy. The installation must meet the requirements for ISO 17025 UKAS Accreditation, the installation must control temperature and humidity for both electrical and mechanical works areas to the limits specified in JSP 509. Tenderers must show how they will minimise downtime to allow the Authority to meet its contractual obligations and expectations. The installation must allow for any future expansion and must have the appearance of a modern high-tech laboratory with one full wall constructed mainly of glass. The project must be completed by 31/03/17 Read: Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: TMQ46XUY8D. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice, you will also have visibility of the deadline date, once you have added the Access code via DCO as the opening and closing date is visible within the opportunity. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this opportunity prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing support@contracts.mod.uk or Telephone 0800 282 324 Short Description: The design, supply and installation of a modern, showcase standard, self-contained mechanical calibration laboratory to be installed within the current production area. The minimum criteria to be met are; the successful tenderer must hold BS OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Accreditation, ISOI 14001 Environmental Management System Accreditation and must have a written Health and Safety at Work policy. The installation must meet the requirements for ISO 17025 UKAS Accreditation, the installation must control temperature and humidity for both electrical and mechanical works areas to the limits specified in JSP Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Deeside: Building installation work.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2acaf9-f9dc-47e3-a715-ffe72f5c52b8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE ELECTRONICS AND COMPONENTS AGENCY (DECA) |
| Locality | DEESIDE |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH5 2LS |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Flintshire |
| Electoral ward | Queensferry and Sealand |
| Westminster constituency | Alyn and Deeside |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45300000 - Building installation work

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2acaf9-f9dc-47e3-a715-ffe72f5c52b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2acaf9-f9dc-47e3-a715-ffe72f5c52b8
  8th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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