--- title: "Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b9656ce-2c04-48b5-9784-7c4bb08cb2b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b9656ce-2c04-48b5-9784-7c4bb08cb2b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b9656ce-2c04-48b5-9784-7c4bb08cb2b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b9656ce-2c04-48b5-9784-7c4bb08cb2b9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE" published: "2024-05-14" --- # Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance Contract Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b9656ce-2c04-48b5-9784-7c4bb08cb2b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b9656ce-2c04-48b5-9784-7c4bb08cb2b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b9656ce-2c04-48b5-9784-7c4bb08cb2b9.json) ## Summary The Pirbright Institute is seeking a single supplier to provide maintenance for Biological Safety Cabinets, Fume Cupboards, Laminar Flow Cabinets, and PCR Workstations at its facility in Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF. The contract includes different work packages, each requiring specific maintenance services on a regular basis, with a duration from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2025, extendable by 1 year. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of May 17, 2024, and falls under the CPV classification for Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering maintenance and repair services for laboratory equipment to compete for a valuable contract with The Pirbright Institute. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in servicing scientific equipment would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The Institute prefers directly employed engineers, dedication to the site with security clearance, and timely response for callouts, creating a potential niche for service providers looking to expand their portfolio in the industry category of laboratory services. ## Notice The contract is for a single supplier to provide Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance - at The Pirbright Institute, Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF. Work packages to be included: * Work Package 1 - BSC Maintenance * Work Package 2 - Fume Cupboard Maintenance * Work Package 3 - Laminar Flow Cabinet Maintenance * Work Package 4 - PCR Workstation Maintenance Points to note: * Work Package 1 - BSC Maintenance - Dependant on the risk space (RS1, RS2 or RS3) the BSCs will either require a 6 monthly service (RS2 & RS3) and 12 monthly service (RS1) * Work Package 2 - Fume Cupboard Maintenance - Full annual service on a 12 monthly basis. * Work Package 3 - Laminar Flow Cabinet Maintenance - Full annual service on a 12 monthly basis * Work Package 4 - PCR Workstation Maintenance Full annual service on a 12 monthly basis * Remedial works to be quoted separately. * Details to be provided for additional callouts: 72-hour call out timescale expected and chargeable at 30-minute increments. Call out rates and charge per 30 minutes to be provided. * A reasonable number of spare parts are to be held ready for call outs. * All engineers should be directly employed. * Location of proposed engineers to be provided. * Preference is for dedicated engineers for the site as they will need to undergo site security clearance so they can work unescorted. Contract Duration The awarded contract duration will be 1st July 2024 - 31st March 2025 with the option of a 1 year extension. i.e. 1+1. Please note the Lowest/ Actual Value and the Highest Value stated are the estimated combined value if the Option for a 1 year extension is awarded i.e. the for 1+1. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84b67b0-1c73-43bd-9db8-27ed685c6efe | | 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 | 14 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE | | Locality | WOKING | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU24 0NF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Guildford | | Electoral ward | Normandy & Pirbright | | Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 14 May 2024 at 09:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84b67b0-1c73-43bd-9db8-27ed685c6efe - 11 Apr 2024 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84b67b0-1c73-43bd-9db8-27ed685c6efe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84b67b0-1c73-43bd-9db8-27ed685c6efe 14th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45f65520-fb86-498e-b0ba-edfc30ef7595 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fc74962-ac30-400a-ba6e-581d50f37ccb - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30d3e9a2-3c59-4f0b-924e-4354fcac710c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af2a0644-34ba-4b7c-af64-72b136b383d8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/024c14fd-bb8b-4afa-bc4f-77211c1e088c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae36a404-a823-4af8-bacb-a2fdf1a0523b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1d6124a-5d8e-4d0b-8985-03651e8e3913 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/658c9bd7-9f45-4843-9ec0-002540a2bd6c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4861c8aa-13e7-4c2d-9896-0d036d3027c3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/951a9876-1144-46bf-8264-6729e68ac947 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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