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title: "Provision of a Calibration Service"
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# Provision of a Calibration Service

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97d36b30-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking bids for the "Provision of a Calibration Service" aimed at providing equipment calibration, maintenance, and repair services. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically within the laboratories, optical, and precision equipment industry. The tender is currently in the award stage, with key dates including a publication date of 26th April 2016 and a tender end date of 13th May 2016. The contract will commence on 30th May 2016 and is expected to run until 29th May 2018, with a total value of £100,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the calibration and testing sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as this contract is open to such organisations. Companies that are adept in managing testing and measuring equipment, as well as providing online solutions for equipment records, would be particularly well-suited to respond to this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The Customer has a requirement for an equipment calibration service. The service shall include the calibration, maintenance and repair of: inspection, testing and measuring equipment as well as the management of equipment records via an online software solution. Further details can be found within the full documentation attached to this notice. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name/reference of this procurement * the name of the registered supplier; and * the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c2256f-2e65-4349-aaef-feb3d9bad3d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2016 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2016 - 29 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRESCAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c2256f-2e65-4349-aaef-feb3d9bad3d6
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7082214b-014c-48f3-835e-b2998356fe3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7082214b-014c-48f3-835e-b2998356fe3e
  31st May 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c2256f-2e65-4349-aaef-feb3d9bad3d6
  26th April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0eff3774-0f88-4e8d-bc67-fb02432e043b
  Appendix E - Pricing Matrix
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/102899cd-d249-432b-9fcf-f1c1c46ace18
  Appendix D - Response Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df0cdfff-d267-402b-89d2-da7030cc1eef
  Appendix A - Terms of Participation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee916da7-6469-499e-9233-28271b8b07ea
  Annex 1 - Calibration Request Form (information only)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6adcc3d6-5d1a-4eaa-8344-039fc14ff87d
  Invitation to tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f98f446b-0387-42e7-982f-21dfa28a8a38
  Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f5678af-4bbe-4e0f-9613-87dd00e644dc
  Appendix B - Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e6dc21e-0270-428a-bc56-47a3627c9863
  Appendix G - Equipment List
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53aa1f32-85c3-4c58-9372-f948e641b490
  Appendix F - Supplier Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fa2e80e-3f34-4f39-b8d6-deed2aab793a
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b257f017-d48c-4df4-b4c9-d7464f1ff76c
  Agreement annexes

## Notice URLs

- http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender
- http://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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