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title: "RA299443 - Maintenance of UPS & IPS Equipment (Provision of)"
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# RA299443 - Maintenance of UPS & IPS Equipment (Provision of)

Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca52f340-de36-4a99-97e0-7c6163a766ff

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Hywel Dda University Health Board seeking a contractor for the maintenance of Isolated and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS & IPS) equipment at West Wales General Hospital, located in Carmarthen, England. The tender, titled "RA299443 - Maintenance of UPS & IPS Equipment (Provision of)," is currently in the Tender stage and is expected to close on 12th March 2021, with the contract set to start on the same day. The procurement method is an open procedure, falling under the goods category, specifically classifying as Computer equipment and supplies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services for electrical and power supply systems, particularly those capable of operating outside normal working hours. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit from this contract, as they can provide the necessary technical expertise and resources required for the efficient maintenance and emergency response stipulated by the Health Board. Companies with experience in healthcare equipment servicing and a reliable track record are well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to grow their business within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

You are invited to submit an offer for a contract for Isolated and Uninterruptible Power Supply Maintenance at West Wales General Hospital, as per the Specification detailed below. The contract will commence on 1st April 2021 to cover a term of: One year with an optional second year extension. The optional second year extension is strictly at the Health Board's discretion. The equipment is based at: West Wales General Hospital, Glangwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF. Technical queries in relation to the Quotation are to be addressed with: Mr Paul Hill / Mr Kevin Jones Operations Support Officer / Assistant Site Operations Manager West Wales General Hospital Tel: 01267 227942 / 01267227981 E-mail: Paul.Hill3@wales.nhs.uk/Kevin.Jones6@wales.nhs.uk MAINTENANCE OF UPS & IPS SYSTEMS - This specification details the requirements for the ongoing maintenance and emergency repairs of the equipment as per the enclosed Equipment Schedule. As some of the equipment is located in critical areas, costing is required only for services to take place Outside normal working hours. Normal working hours are defined as Monday - Friday, between 09:00 and 17:00. This is so that units are able to isolated and tested. Please note: During the manufacturer's warranty period, all the below should be included within this contract: Emergency call out travel and labour costs Parts Repair work travel and labour costs Batteries This specification is based on 2 Preventative, routine visits per year (for UPS) and 1 Preventative routine site visit (for IPS) per year, dates/times to be negotiated directly with Estates Dept staff and to include: All tests undertaken must comply with HTM 06-01 Part B. The services must comprise, during check-up visits: . A visual inspection of the equipment. . The taking of electrical measurements to establish the operational state of the equipment . Physically checking electrical connections for tightness. . Checking and resetting where necessary, the relevant pre-set adjustments. . The rectification of any faults found. . Recommending any action necessary to maintain or improve the reliability of the equipment. . Introduction of resistive earth faults to verify the earth monitoring system. (IPS systems only) . Cooling fan and filter clean and verification of thermostat operation. (IPS systems only) . Full battery bank check. (UPS systems only) Hywel Dda Health Board requires Telephone/Emergency support 24/7 to be included, as part of this Maintenance contract with a Next Working Day response to site during normal working hours. All labour and travel for maintenance visits are to be included in the cost of the proposal. Call outs and spare parts are not included as per the contract specification. A schedule of agreed rates has been included as part of the Pricing Schedule (Section C) and must be completed, for out of hours work and also, both evening and weekend additional rates. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA299443. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA299443 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183f13a8-01bf-4591-bf03-8e5cba2eaaac |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2021 - 12 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 3BB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183f13a8-01bf-4591-bf03-8e5cba2eaaac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183f13a8-01bf-4591-bf03-8e5cba2eaaac
  5th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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