--- title: "Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3adb868c-86bb-431f-a263-2cbbd6dc5fc2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3adb868c-86bb-431f-a263-2cbbd6dc5fc2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3adb868c-86bb-431f-a263-2cbbd6dc5fc2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3adb868c-86bb-431f-a263-2cbbd6dc5fc2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE" published: "2024-01-23" --- # Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance Contract Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3adb868c-86bb-431f-a263-2cbbd6dc5fc2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3adb868c-86bb-431f-a263-2cbbd6dc5fc2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3adb868c-86bb-431f-a263-2cbbd6dc5fc2.json) ## Summary The Pirbright Institute is seeking a supplier for the maintenance of Biological Safety Cabinets, Fume Cupboards, Laminar Flow Cabinets, and PCR Workstations at their location in Surrey, GU24 0NF. The contract duration is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, with possible extensions. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 29th January 2024. The contract falls under the main procurement category of services within the Laboratory and Maintenance services industry. This tender opportunity at The Pirbright Institute presents a chance for businesses specializing in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity well-suited for growth. As the contract requires on-site engineers with specific security clearance, businesses with a track record in providing these services and meeting stringent security requirements would be best positioned to secure this contract. The open procedure below the threshold allows for a competitive bidding process for interested businesses. ## 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 award contract duration will be 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2026 with the options of 2no x 1 year extensions. i.e. 2+1+1. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4644a950-07c0-48bc-b85d-cf903543af26 | | 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 | 23 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £145,000 | | 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 - 23 Jan 2024 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4644a950-07c0-48bc-b85d-cf903543af26 - 19 Dec 2023 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4644a950-07c0-48bc-b85d-cf903543af26 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4644a950-07c0-48bc-b85d-cf903543af26 23rd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d89437c1-d334-4e0c-9c45-ab609c402744 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff5bd925-1f16-4217-83d7-38100b47b46b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2987bf09-276d-4a10-be9d-1366f16969c3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2b71ffe-3d69-4a28-994b-f14461996bd2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43bdde34-f9e5-480c-a2ad-797276fca4da - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85ab1434-6bc3-419d-858f-736fc73341b2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/685831db-5f8c-4a45-9784-c128bc0443af - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff1aa94b-aa14-46b8-aecf-a87aeb105289 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a89a315d-4df7-478d-8d59-7ff1b14dc8e7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f668251d-8553-4d9e-ba78-7a0fa29d782a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/077b0264-8590-42e4-84a6-e77642a9e689 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bc6db7e-de72-46f1-addb-d66b243bf1a2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/979d7b5b-77de-418c-a19b-2793f03b0031 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09785b9e-cf1c-445f-8ab0-e16c3ba4dd41 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a451938e-dadf-43b9-be27-ca62aa69a706 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac291328-ea21-434a-beed-2b458a4d3e15 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a97a81cc-281c-4324-9bbd-eaea449360e5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e5c64f7-1f3e-4faa-b5e6-7f2bbb647028 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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