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title: "(NU/1471) The Provision of Servicing, Maintenance, Repair and Fumigation for LEV Systems"
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# (NU/1471) The Provision of Servicing, Maintenance, Repair and Fumigation for LEV Systems

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-965260c8-08d6-4e3f-b5ba-3fc1df7143ee

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of servicing, maintenance, repair, and fumigation services for Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems. The tender, titled "(NU/1471) The Provision of Servicing, Maintenance, Repair and Fumigation for LEV Systems," falls under the category of laboratory and optical equipment services, with an estimated value of £185,000. This process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 5th July 2019 and to last until 6th July 2023. The tender period ended on 13th May 2019, with services to be delivered at multiple locations within Newcastle city centre and additional sites across the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory services, particularly those capable of providing thorough examination, testing, and fumigation for safety equipment. Businesses with experience in compliance with health and safety regulations, especially those familiar with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, as a framework contract, it allows for the potential of sustained engagement with the university, which could contribute to long-term business growth and a solid partnership with a prominent educational institution.

## Notice

Newcastle University own and use multiple Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems such as fume hoods, Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSCs) and numerous, often bespoke, systems including capture hoods and booths. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 require LEV systems to undergo a thorough examination and test every 14 months by a competent person. To ensure regulatory compliance the University wishes to engage with demonstrably competent suppliers to provide thorough examination and tests, fumigation and repair services for the LEV systems. Testing is required in multiple building within the city centre campus and outlying sites including, but not limited to, the University farms at Cockle Park and Nafferton and the Dove Marine facility in Cullercoats. The scope of the contract is to establish a framework agreement with 3 lots. One supplier shall be appointed to each lot of the framework agreement. Suppliers will be appointed based on the award criteria stated in the ITT. The Lots are Lot 1 Examination and Testing - LEV except Microbiological safety cabinets; Lot 2 Thorough examination and test - Microbiological Safety Cabinets and Lot 3 Fumigation Services for Microbiological Safety Cabinets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79670b8c-8f78-46fd-8017-c46ce936efde |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2019 - 6 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,524 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWTHORNE HI TEC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2019 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79670b8c-8f78-46fd-8017-c46ce936efde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79670b8c-8f78-46fd-8017-c46ce936efde
  29th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk/

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