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title: "Support and Maintenance of Linfile Machines"
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# Support and Maintenance of Linfile Machines

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab68a135-db64-4e59-8200-34fcfbf90fd1

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a tender for the "Support and Maintenance of Linfile Machines," aimed at providing maintenance for seven vertical storage and retrieval carousels on behalf of the General Register Office. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as miscellaneous repair and maintenance services (CPV code: 50800000). The tender was published on 23rd July 2018, with submissions due by 4:00 PM on 10th August 2018. The contract period is scheduled to start on 13th September 2018 and run until 12th September 2020, giving successful bidders a two-year service commitment. The tender employs an open procedure for procurement, suitable for SMEs interested in advancing public sector contracts.

This opportunity allows businesses, particularly those involved in maintenance services and equipment support, to engage with a significant public sector client. SMEs registered with the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite can apply for this contract, which encourages competition among service providers. Companies capable of delivering reliable maintenance and support, especially those with experience in servicing similar equipment, would find this tender suitable for expanding their portfolio and fostering growth in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Her Majesty's Passport Office seeks the provision of support and maintenance of 7 (seven) Linfile vertical storage and retrieval carousels on behalf of the General Register Office. Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. If you have not previously registered with us simply click on the Link above and complete/submit the form. You will then receive an email quoting your unique system username and password which will enable you to access all the relevant documentation via the opportunities link and also all future advertised further competition exercises via this system. If you need assistance with registration please contact by phone 0345 010 3503 or email supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk Once you have registered, please inform the Commercial Lead: Guy.Collins@hmpo.gsi.gov.uk This will enable the Home Office to attach you to the Tender area. The deadline date for submission of proposals will be 16:00 10th August 2018. 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. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@CCS.gsi.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04735dba-d85b-49ef-ae7f-8e5d0f8d11b8 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2018 - 12 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,910 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04735dba-d85b-49ef-ae7f-8e5d0f8d11b8
- 23 Jul 2018 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17f0f8e-dac2-4fd3-87b4-af40e9f6085d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04735dba-d85b-49ef-ae7f-8e5d0f8d11b8
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17f0f8e-dac2-4fd3-87b4-af40e9f6085d
  23rd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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