--- title: "CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-395efdc3-26b0-4d31-928a-43e8b9b19d29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-395efdc3-26b0-4d31-928a-43e8b9b19d29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-395efdc3-26b0-4d31-928a-43e8b9b19d29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-395efdc3-26b0-4d31-928a-43e8b9b19d29.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-04-27" --- # CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-395efdc3-26b0-4d31-928a-43e8b9b19d29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-395efdc3-26b0-4d31-928a-43e8b9b19d29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-395efdc3-26b0-4d31-928a-43e8b9b19d29.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking services in the repair and maintenance sector, specifically for analytical instruments at their Lowestoft laboratory. The tender period commenced on 27 April 2021, with a deadline for submissions set for 4 May 2021. The contract is valued at £50,000 and is classified under multiple industry categories including repair and maintenance services, analysis services, and laboratory services. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing all qualified suppliers to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in equipment maintenance or laboratory services. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive maintenance services, including on-site repairs and technical support for analytical instruments, would be well-suited to compete. The ability to respond quickly to service requests, as well as experience with Agilent Technologies instruments, may further enhance competitiveness in this process. ## Notice Cefas has a requirement to renew the service contract for our Agilent Technologies analytical instruments located at our Lowestoft laboratory. Requirement: The service contract is to cover all instruments listed in Annex A and must include: 1. Maintenance service to include annual on-site Preventive Maintenance for instruments stipulated as "YES" in column "Option 1 PM" in Annex A 2. On-site repair services, including 2.1 Unlimited on-site troubleshooting and repair visits (including travel and labour) 2.2 Parts required for repair 2.3 Consumables/supplies required for repair, including liners, seals, tubing assemblies, lamps and multipliers 2.4 GC autosampler tower exchange service with identical model to expedite repairs 2.5 Response time as specified in Annex A. Where two days response time is stipulated, this refers to the expectation that, in the event of a breakdown, an engineer would be available for on-site repair within 2 working days of the call being logged. 3. Other services: 3.1 Hardware and software telephone support 3.2 Firmware upgrades 3.3 Option for software upgrades 3.4 Statement on the origin (e.g. manufacturer or generic supplier) of parts and consumables to be used for repair/maintenance. Some of the instruments listed are planned to be decommissioned over the next 12 months, and responses should provide an approach in terms of contract amendment/pricing in such occurrences. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a3af1c-ebbd-49f4-b6fe-fdc50bd59655 | | 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 | 27 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 May 2021 - 5 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50411000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus - 71620000 - Analysis services - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2021 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a3af1c-ebbd-49f4-b6fe-fdc50bd59655 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a3af1c-ebbd-49f4-b6fe-fdc50bd59655 27th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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