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title: "(NU/1473) The Provision of Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for Ultra Low Temperature Freezers"
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# (NU/1473) The Provision of Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e99ce45-a052-4836-9ea1-f0312acc29ff

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## Summary

Newcastle University is currently seeking suppliers through an active tender for "(NU/1473) The Provision of Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for Ultra Low Temperature Freezers". This service falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for measuring, testing and checking apparatus, with a contract valued at £50,000. The tender period ends on 30 April 2019, with the contract anticipated to start on 6 May 2019, lasting for an initial 12 months, with the possibility of extension for up to three further 12-month periods. The project is located in the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on laboratory or research equipment. Companies with expertise in servicing ultra-low temperature freezers and a strong understanding of compliance with the Human Tissue Act 2004 will be particularly suited to compete. Engaging in this tender can enable businesses to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with a reputable organisation like Newcastle University.

## Notice

Newcastle University has several Research Tissue Banks with samples stored within multiple ultra-low temperature freezers (-80degC). These samples are stored in accordance with the Human Tissue Act 2004 (HTA). To ensure compliance with HTA requirements the University wishes to engage with an experienced and fully accredited supplier to provide preventative maintenance and repair services for the ultra-low temperature freezers.The contract length will be 12 months in the first instance. After this period the contract may also be further extended for 3x 12 months periods. Contract extensions shall be mutually agreed by the successful supplier and the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea107b6a-6231-40bb-a940-51007b259331 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 May 2019 - 1 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea107b6a-6231-40bb-a940-51007b259331

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea107b6a-6231-40bb-a940-51007b259331
  1st April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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