--- title: "DENTAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 2017" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6fb5354-b6f2-475b-b33f-69e20027fc8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6fb5354-b6f2-475b-b33f-69e20027fc8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6fb5354-b6f2-475b-b33f-69e20027fc8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6fb5354-b6f2-475b-b33f-69e20027fc8c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-08-14" --- # DENTAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 2017 Buyer: OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6fb5354-b6f2-475b-b33f-69e20027fc8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6fb5354-b6f2-475b-b33f-69e20027fc8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6fb5354-b6f2-475b-b33f-69e20027fc8c.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust focuses on maintenance services for dental equipment, titled "DENTAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 2017." This open tender is classified under the "Repair and maintenance services" category and is set within the healthcare sector. The tender period concludes on 14th September 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and run until 31st March 2023. Interested suppliers must register on the NHS Sourcing portal to participate, ensuring that they follow the outlined steps to express their interest and submit their bids. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services, particularly those with expertise in dental equipment and related machinery such as autoclaves and compressors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is open to suppliers of all sizes. Companies that can provide routine servicing, reactive repairs, and comprehensive maintenance should consider this tender a viable avenue for growth within the healthcare sector. ## Notice Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust requires a Supplier, or Suppliers, who can deliver maintenance services for various items of dental equipment. Bidders may apply for one, or both of the following lots: Lot 1, routine service and repair of capital dental equipment belonging to the Oxfordshire Salaried Primary Care Dental Service as detailed in 'service description' section of the Specification, alongside providing a reactive repair service; and Lot 2, the inspection, comprehensive maintenance and testing of dental autoclaves and compressors. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the NHS Sourcing portal (this is only required once, but please check if there are any out-of-date registrations held for your organisation and delete or edit any that are no longer required or valid, otherwise it may be difficult for the buyer to decide which registration is correct, when choosing organisations to invite to tender) at: https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/OxfordHealthNHSFT and click the link to register. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue'. Enter your correct business and user details, note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link (these are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details'. You can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the NHS Sourcing/BravoSolution help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1892a5-536c-4e69-a77b-476c510f27f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 4XN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Littlemore | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2017 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1892a5-536c-4e69-a77b-476c510f27f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1892a5-536c-4e69-a77b-476c510f27f7 14th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/OxfordHealthNHSFT/web/login.shtml The procurement tender documents can be downloaded from the weblink shown below. ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/OxfordHealthNHSFT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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