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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Offsite storage and Removals"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Offsite storage and Removals

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fab6bf0a-aa08-4807-b23f-7afbe732feb9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cefas, a UK-based organisation situated in Lowestoft, which is seeking secure offsite storage facilities for laboratory fittings and equipment during refurbishment works. This tender, titled "Offsite storage and Removals," falls under the services category with a focus on storage and retrieval services (CPV code: 63121000). The contract value is set at £10,000, and the initial phase of item removal is scheduled to commence on 20th August 2018, following the tender period that closed on 15th August 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 20th August 2018 and conclude by 31st December 2019, with the procurement conducted using an open procedure.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the storage and logistics sectors, to expand their operations. Companies that specialise in secure storage, removals, or warehouse services would find this project particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although the contract may not be exclusively suited for them, are encouraged to participate, ensuring that all bidders meet the tender criteria. The potential for ongoing business relationships in warehousing and removals during refurbishment projects makes this tender an attractive proposition for competitive suppliers.

## Notice

Cefas is looking for secure, weather tight offsite storage facilities to temporarily store items such as laboratory fittings and equipment whilst on-premise refurbishment works are undertaken (Lowestoft, NR33 0HT). Items will need to be removed at various times and dates, floor by floor to ensure a timely handover - removal of items from the 1st location (1st floor) is scheduled to start from the 20th August 2018. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Offsite-storage-and-Removals/UQQRBMFJK4 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d13202-cd17-484c-9eb1-7fe831426096 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALAN COOK REMOVALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies
- 39173000 - Storage units
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63121100 - Storage services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2018 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d13202-cd17-484c-9eb1-7fe831426096

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d13202-cd17-484c-9eb1-7fe831426096
  16th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=339941104
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Offsite-storage-and-Removals/UQQRBMFJK4

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