--- title: "CCZI16C89 - XRD Support Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed9775ee-f7cc-4c05-886f-64c7e492e09c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed9775ee-f7cc-4c05-886f-64c7e492e09c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed9775ee-f7cc-4c05-886f-64c7e492e09c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed9775ee-f7cc-4c05-886f-64c7e492e09c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2016-12-12" --- # CCZI16C89 - XRD Support Agreement Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed9775ee-f7cc-4c05-886f-64c7e492e09c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed9775ee-f7cc-4c05-886f-64c7e492e09c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed9775ee-f7cc-4c05-886f-64c7e492e09c.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is seeking to procure a support agreement for an X-ray diffraction (XRD) system located at the Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology's Sandridge site. This tender, identified as CCZI16C89, is currently active and is classified under repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment. The tender period will conclude on 19th January 2017, with the contract set to commence on 13th February 2017 and extend for four years until 12th February 2021. Businesses interested in this opportunity will need to register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite to participate in the open procurement procedure. This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for companies specialising in maintenance and support services for high-tech scientific equipment, particularly those experienced with X-ray systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement details indicate a suitability for SMEs. Successful bidders will have the chance to establish a long-term relationship with a prominent government authority, enhancing their expertise and service offerings in the industry while contributing to the operational efficiency of public sector scientific facilities. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement is to award a contract to Supplier for the provision of a routine preventative maintenance and support contract for an X-ray diffraction (XRD) system at the Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology's (CAST) Sandridge site.. The scope of the agreement shall cover the XRD system but not any peripheral equipment, though the Potential provider shall be capable of supporting peripheral equipment if required and as an optional extra to the basic cover. It is likely that the Authority will have an ad-hoc requirement for staff to be trained in the use the system. The contract shall therefore include the provision for expert advice and training to be arranged if required and separately to the maintenance and support agreement. The support contract shall include: Two (2) routine maintenance visits per annum (February and August) The replacement of parts and consumables associated with the completion of the routine maintenance visits (spares kit) Breakdown labour Telephone support Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da62d88-3741-4aaf-a7fd-d7c3d98f6c65 | | 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 | 12 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Feb 2017 - 12 Feb 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2B 6NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment ## Release History - 12 Dec 2016 at 14:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da62d88-3741-4aaf-a7fd-d7c3d98f6c65 - 12 Dec 2016 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da62d88-3741-4aaf-a7fd-d7c3d98f6c65 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da62d88-3741-4aaf-a7fd-d7c3d98f6c65 12th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8ba5cf5-cbf2-4101-9dbd-ace28dc2d778 Appendix A - Terms of Participation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e69802c-1624-4cb4-956b-dac157fbeabd Appendix B - Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29660e20-5477-4a7b-9237-0f90a45a78f7 Appendix C - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5154b26b-9f5d-428b-9d01-1ca69ab7a602 Appendix D - Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90f47145-ebfe-419c-b1a0-e09a2c3e866c Appendix E Pricing Matrix - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee839ecc-823c-4d7f-8f0c-dcbe2a0cf42a Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a91cd40-3a85-495e-bfd7-13905883fa97 Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/726e4f33-a53e-42c7-8fb9-72a999b2fb91 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part B ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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