--- title: "Pipette Calibration and Servicing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5d3e3ed-c34e-418a-9009-fc7b4f09d04f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5d3e3ed-c34e-418a-9009-fc7b4f09d04f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5d3e3ed-c34e-418a-9009-fc7b4f09d04f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5d3e3ed-c34e-418a-9009-fc7b4f09d04f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2018-10-04" --- # Pipette Calibration and Servicing Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5d3e3ed-c34e-418a-9009-fc7b4f09d04f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5d3e3ed-c34e-418a-9009-fc7b4f09d04f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5d3e3ed-c34e-418a-9009-fc7b4f09d04f.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for a tender titled "Pipette Calibration and Servicing." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically concerning the repair and maintenance of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus. The tender is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, and is currently in the planning stage, with a tender deadline set for 19th October 2018. Successful bids will result in a contract commencing on 29th October 2018, lasting for 24 months with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method employed for this tender is a limited competitive quotation below threshold. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, calibration, and maintenance, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can fulfil the servicing requirements for clinical laboratory apparatus. Companies eligible to compete should possess experience in high-quality precision equipment maintenance and calibration, positioning them well to engage with a key player in the healthcare sector. By leveraging this contract, businesses can not only grow their portfolio but also establish enduring relationships within the healthcare community. ## Notice The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is issuing this Request for Quotation ("RFQ") in connection with the procurement of a pipette calibration and servicing service within Clinical Laboratory Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Any contract awarded as a result of this RFQ will be awarded for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. Those wishing to submit a bid will need to do so through the Bravo e-tendering portal (link provided below) Additional information: egister your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html 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) - Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select 'itt_29840' by clicking on it. - 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 on-screen 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 eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b3d92f-9d3f-4817-a6d3-9c38565a24a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 28 Oct 2020 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus ## Release History - 4 Oct 2018 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b3d92f-9d3f-4817-a6d3-9c38565a24a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b3d92f-9d3f-4817-a6d3-9c38565a24a7 4th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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