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title: "Maintenance and Servicing of Analytical Laboratory Equipment"
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# Maintenance and Servicing of Analytical Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a696

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## Summary

The Authority, represented by Defra Network eTendering Portal, plans to launch a tender for the Maintenance and Servicing of Analytical Laboratory Equipment. The procurement falls under the services category within the engineering services industry. This opportunity is intended to appoint a single contractor to manage maintenance and repair services for the Environment Agency Monitoring Laboratories' equipment. A Supplier Event is scheduled for 29th March at the EA site in Starcross to engage potential suppliers and provide insights into future requirements.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in engineering services, particularly in maintenance and repair of analytical laboratory equipment. Companies that can demonstrate a track record in providing services to public sector organisations, such as environmental agencies, and have the capacity to cater to large laboratory setups will be well-suited to compete. The Environment Agency's multiple sites across the UK, including Leeds and Starcross, are anticipated to be the primary delivery locations for the contract.

## Notice

The Authority intends to launch a tender to appoint a single contractor to provide and manage the maintenance and repair services for the Environment Agency Monitoring Laboratories analytical laboratory equipment. 

It is the intention to put in place an agreement that will enable other organisations within Defra Group to use this contract, for example, CEFAS and APHA.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to launch a tender to appoint a single contractor to provide and manage the maintenance and repair services for the Environment Agency Monitoring Laboratories analytical laboratory equipment. 

The Environment Agency (EA) has national services operating as independent business units, including the Monitoring Laboratories (ML). The ML have responsibility for the provision of analytical analysis in accordance with the Agency's statutory responsibility for monitoring the environment. The ML currently comprises two (2) sites with analytical laboratories situated in Exeter, and Leeds, and employs in excess of 220 scientists, analytical specialists and support staff. The ML currently owns and uses over 200 major analytical instruments.

An early supplier engagement event will be held on 29th March at the EA site in Starcross. Attendance at this event must be booked by contacting Colette Newton: 
colette.newton@defra.gov.uk

The purpose of the Supplier Event is to provide a forum for potential suppliers to gain a broad understanding of potential future requirements, and it will include a tour of the laboratory. 
It will also be used to share and gain feedback which may be used to shape the proposition before any formal procurement commences.

All information provided as part of this PIN is an estimate and may be subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004931-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2023 at 15:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004931-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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