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title: "(NU/1796) The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of a Rack Washer"
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# (NU/1796) The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of a Rack Washer

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3a0ffe4-ca30-4658-9cd1-6bdd977cf141

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the procurement opportunity titled "(NU/1796) The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of a Rack Washer" in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. The tender, valued at £230,000 GBP, involves the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a rack washer, with a contract period starting on November 14, 2022, and ending on November 13, 2027. The tender deadline is October 19, 2022, with the delivery location specified as England, United Kingdom.

This tender from Newcastle University presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment installation sector to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity. With a focus on delivering a rack washer accommodating various species cages, including marmoset and bird cages, businesses with expertise in precision equipment installation and maintenance can leverage this tender to expand their operations and potentially secure a long-term contract with Newcastle University.

## Notice

The scope is for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a rack washer and the removal and disposal of the current rack washer. The rack wash system is expected to accommodate IVCs mouse IVC's have a horizontal plenum and rat IC's that are double decker. Additionally, the washer needs to accommodate various species cages including marmoset and bird cages. A minimum industry expected life length of 15 years for the rack washer is required and customer support to aid in house resolutions of issues. Two years' comprehensive warranty followed by 3 years maintenance and service cover is to be provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5a4766-a9bb-42bd-ad24-e97f677dfe0c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| 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 | 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2022 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5a4766-a9bb-42bd-ad24-e97f677dfe0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5a4766-a9bb-42bd-ad24-e97f677dfe0c
  12th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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