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title: "UCA Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems Thorough Examination and Testing Service Tender"
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# UCA Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems Thorough Examination and Testing Service Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcc43234-d7ab-447e-8737-03e04b415155

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## Summary

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is currently in the planning stage for the "UCA Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems Thorough Examination and Testing Service Tender." This procurement is focused on the maintenance and inspection of emission measurement equipment and is located in Farnham, Surrey, within the South East region of England. A significant deadline for this tender is the expression of interest submission, which is due no later than 15:30 hours on 6th April 2018. Interested suppliers are encouraged to respond to this early engagement notice to express their interest in participating in the forthcoming tender process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental health and safety services, specifically those with capabilities in examining and testing Local Exhaust Ventilation systems. Companies that offer inspection and maintenance services related to emission measurement equipment, air filters, and building installations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the UCA is seeking diverse suppliers to fulfil this legal requirement under health and safety regulations.

## Notice

1. Background The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has a requirement to carry out thorough examination and testing of the condition and engineering performance of its Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) and Associated systems. This legal responsibility is embodied in Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) etc. The competition will be for the annual thorough examination and testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) and Associated systems as described below. The aim of this correspondence is to seek expression of interests from your company. 2. Scope of Work The LEV systems to be examined and tested are described below: * emission generators, e.g. machines for turning, grinding and drilling that emit dust/fumes/mist etc and metalworking fluid mist; * emission controllers, such as LEV hoods, moveable and fixed extraction equipment; * general equipment associated with a need for dust/fume/mist etc control where an activity may create a contaminant cloud, such as bag weighing at a bag filling station etc. There are about 110 LEV systems spread over the University buildings in Kent and Surrey. Details will be provided in the tender brief to enable interested suppliers understand the scope and extent of the services. The plants are to be examined and tested in accordance with the requirement of COSHH regulations, HSG 258 and associated regulations. 3. Expression of Interest Upon consideration of UCA's requirements for the work as described briefly above, you are requested to indicate your interest to participate in the tender exercise. If your company is interested, please provide a short summary (1 page) your experience in offering this service stating your corporate accreditations and contact details. This will enable us to pre-assess the quality and number of suppliers who would be able to participate in the tender. Expressions of Interest are to be submitted to UCA electronically via email to procurement@ucreative.ac.uk no later than 1530hrs on 6th April 2018. Suppliers that have expressed an interest may be contacted for further information and will be alerted when the tender is released. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your Expression of Interest. Such acknowledgement may not be received until approximately 24 hours following the closing date and time. UCA is not bound to proceed with the tender if there are insufficient expressions of interest from shortlisted suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdfacccd-34cb-4528-b63a-ae9977f95f27 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS |
| Locality | FARNHAM |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU9 7DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Waverley |
| Electoral ward | Farnham North West |
| Westminster constituency | Farnham and Bordon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38433200 - Emission measurement equipment
- 42514310 - Air filters
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 14:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdfacccd-34cb-4528-b63a-ae9977f95f27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdfacccd-34cb-4528-b63a-ae9977f95f27
  27th March 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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