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title: "Maintenance of Laminar Flow Cabinets and Safety Cabinet"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
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# Maintenance of Laminar Flow Cabinets and Safety Cabinet

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9dd6eb1-89cd-4414-900e-de3ebfc048d0

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Maintenance of Laminar Flow Cabinets and Safety Cabinet," classified under repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. This open procurement was initiated to maintain Class 1 and 2 Microbiological Safety Cabinets and Laminar Air Flow cabinets, ensuring compliance with high-performance standards. The award was made on 1st September 2019, and the contract period runs until 30th August 2022. The total value of the contract is £96,933.87, with suppliers permitted to deliver internationally, including locations across British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the maintenance and service sector, particularly those specialising in medical and laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in servicing Microbiological Safety Cabinets or similar equipment will find this contract appealing. SMEs are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria that favour smaller enterprises in the procurement process, making it an ideal chance for those looking to grow their footprint in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) use Class 1 & 2 Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSC) and Laminar Air Flow (LAF) cabinets to provide operator and environmental protection for various processes carried out within NHSBT departments. These cabinets must be maintained, serviced and inspected to the highest standards, thereby ensuring they comply with BS EN 12469 (2000) Biotechnology. Performance criteria for microbiological safety cabinets and Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency - The Orange Guide Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8e0daf-d4d2-400b-95d9-0c4ad34aed27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,933 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,933 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2019 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8e0daf-d4d2-400b-95d9-0c4ad34aed27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8e0daf-d4d2-400b-95d9-0c4ad34aed27
  10th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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