--- title: "CEFAS24-83 RFQ for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance, Calibration & Repair" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d1e45ce-e786-4757-bb83-77bb713324a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d1e45ce-e786-4757-bb83-77bb713324a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d1e45ce-e786-4757-bb83-77bb713324a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d1e45ce-e786-4757-bb83-77bb713324a4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-07-25" --- # CEFAS24-83 RFQ for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance, Calibration & Repair Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d1e45ce-e786-4757-bb83-77bb713324a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d1e45ce-e786-4757-bb83-77bb713324a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d1e45ce-e786-4757-bb83-77bb713324a4.json) ## Summary The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is seeking quotes for an onsite pipette clinic focused on the maintenance, calibration, and repair of approximately 250 pipettes at their Weymouth laboratory. The procurement falls under the CPV category of Calibration Services. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with an open procedure (below threshold) for procurement. The period for tender submissions ends on 16th August 2024. Key contract dates include the start date on 30th August 2024 and the end date on 30th August 2027. The primary services will be delivered at Cefas located at Barrack Rd, The Nothe, Weymouth, DT4 8UB, with additional offsite services as needed. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, especially those accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria highlight preference for such businesses. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment servicing, particularly those experienced with brands like Eppendorf, Gilson, and Sartorius, will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise and service offerings. This contract not only offers ongoing work for three years but also provides a platform for businesses to establish long-term relationships with Cefas, potentially leading to further collaboration in the field of laboratory services. ## Notice The Cefas Weymouth laboratory has some 250+ pipettes that require annual and/or two yearly preventative maintenance, service, calibration, and repair. We have various brands, including:- Eppendorf, Gilson, Sartorius, Rainin (Mettler Toledo), Biohit, HTL, Thermo Electron, Labsystems and Fisherbrand. As an example, in molecular, virology and tissue culture areas, pipettes are used for the detection, isolation, and identification of aquatic diseases. This ranges from handling tissue homogenates, extracted DNA/RNA, to simply aliquoting out reagents precisely. There is similar usage in our other laboratory areas. The Cefas labs currently undertake testing work to ISO/IEC 17025. Therefore, the supplier must also be accredited to ISO17025 to undertake the calibration work. Deliverables 4.1. Provide training/support as per above Specification a. To be delivered ideally in September / October, to allow staff to select correct calibration and service levels prior to the clinic. 4.2. Complete onsite pipette clinic for ~250 pipettes as per above Specification a. Clinic to be delivered in January 2025 ideally week of 6th or week of 13th. 4.3. Provide off site services for pipettes as required where this cannot be managed onsite a. To be delivered as required throughout Contract duration Location for Services to be provided: Cefas, Barrack Rd, The Nothe, Weymouth, DT4 8UB Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-83 under opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c422aab-b14d-41fe-bec6-e7378b0c1bfb | | 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 | 25 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £36,000 | | 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 | CEFAS | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50433000 - Calibration services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2024 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c422aab-b14d-41fe-bec6-e7378b0c1bfb - 19 Jul 2024 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c3fb19-25d6-4b68-b062-9309791774ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c422aab-b14d-41fe-bec6-e7378b0c1bfb 25th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c3fb19-25d6-4b68-b062-9309791774ce 19th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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