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title: "DENTAL AUTOCLAVE & COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE 2019"
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buyer: "OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2018-10-05"
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# DENTAL AUTOCLAVE & COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE 2019

Buyer: OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ab4c7d1-143e-482d-8d02-787be207b09d

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## Summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for the "Dental Autoclave & Compressor Maintenance 2019" project, aimed at securing services for the inspection, maintenance, and testing of dental autoclaves and compressors. This procurement falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" category and is being held in Oxford, South East England. The tender period concludes on 5th November 2018, with contracts spanning an initial three years and an optional three-year extension. The procurement method is open, following the Open procedure below threshold.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in maintenance services, especially those familiar with medical or dental equipment. Organisations that can efficiently manage maintenance contracts over an extended period would be especially well-suited for this tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting the accessibility of this procurement process for capable service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust requires a Supplier, or Suppliers, who can deliver services for the inspection, comprehensive maintenance and testing of dental autoclaves and compressors and provide a reactive repair service. Bidders may apply for one, or both of the following lots: Lot 1, The Maintenance of Vacuum Autoclaves and Compressors; and Lot 2, The Maintenance of Non-Vacuum Autoclaves. The contracts which may be let as a result of this procurement project will be for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend for up to a further three years, making the maximum possible duration 6 years. Additional information: INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/OxfordHealthNHSFT/web/login.shtml and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb5b0c2-34ce-4fdd-b4c7-3e3db24231af |
| 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 | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 4XN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Littlemore |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb5b0c2-34ce-4fdd-b4c7-3e3db24231af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb5b0c2-34ce-4fdd-b4c7-3e3db24231af
  5th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/OxfordHealthNHSFT/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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