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title: "CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments"
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# CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f87ae71-34e7-488f-bfd1-fac32775c05e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-61 RFQ for a service contract for Analytical Instruments" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement, classified under the industry category of measuring instruments, is currently in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £50,000, covers maintenance and repair services for various analytical instruments, with the contract period starting on 1 June 2021 and concluding on 31 May 2022. The tender notice was published on 21 February 2022, and the related services must be executed at the delivery address located in the East of England, specifically Lowestoft, NR33 0HT.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance and repair of measuring instruments, particularly those with capabilities in on-site service provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender attractive, as the procurement method employed was an open procedure, encouraging a competitive environment. Companies that can demonstrate the necessary expertise in analytical instruments and can offer prompt repair services are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, which also includes provisions for parts and consumables for repairs.

## Notice

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 prices will be amended in such occurrences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153b7e37-c0ee-4237-9e45-ef1246751bcc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153b7e37-c0ee-4237-9e45-ef1246751bcc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153b7e37-c0ee-4237-9e45-ef1246751bcc
  21st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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