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title: "Contract for servicing of MSC's (Lot 1) and RFC's (Lot 2)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Contract for servicing of MSC's (Lot 1) and RFC's (Lot 2)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-469fa989-8c14-41f5-a681-29324a3a019f

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently conducting a tender for a contract titled "Contract for servicing of MSC's (Lot 1) and RFC's (Lot 2)," which focuses on the maintenance of Microbiological Safety Cabinets and Recirculating Fume Cupboards. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and has a total value of £120,000. The open procurement method is being utilised, and the tender period is set to end on 1st December 2021, with the contract period running from 1st December 2022 to 31st December 2025. The service delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the postal code BS8 5DS.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in repair and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in servicing laboratory equipment or possessing knowledge in checking and testing apparatuses would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this process could enhance market presence and foster partnerships with a reputable academic institution such as the University of Bristol.

## Notice

4 year contract (with option to extend +1) for servicing of Microbiological Safety Cabinets and Recirculating Fume Cupboards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a530eb4b-5515-4531-9b71-407f7df5b1d2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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)
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a530eb4b-5515-4531-9b71-407f7df5b1d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a530eb4b-5515-4531-9b71-407f7df5b1d2
  5th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html#_ga=2.8561907.756953724.1509612864-765348959.1498832875

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