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title: "Hard FM Services (Maintenance)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e095"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
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# Hard FM Services (Maintenance)

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e095

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is planning a tender process for the provision of Hard FM Services (Maintenance). The contract involves mechanical & electrical and building fabric maintenance services, with the opportunity for reactive or ad hoc maintenance services. The tender is set to be initiated on 31st July 2023, with key dates including the release of the Request For Information (RFI) on the same day. The contract is classified under the 'Repair and maintenance services' category and will present business opportunities for firms in the maintenance and facility management industry.

The procurement process by NPL offers a 3-year contract term with the potential for two 1-year extensions. Suitable businesses should have expertise in managing facility maintenance services, including compliance with industry regulations and NPL policies. The selection process will assess bids based on compliance, value for money, and service quality. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor NPL's procurement portal for updates and to ensure timely bid submissions for evaluation.

## Notice

Subject: Hard FM Maintenance Contractor Dear Bidders and Interested Parties, We are pleased to announce that the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) will be initiating a 2-stage tender process for it's Hard Service Contract on 31 July 2023. This prior information notice aims to provide you with essential details about the upcoming tender and allow interested parties to prepare accordingly. Key Information: 1. Request For Information (RFI) Release Date: 31 July 2023 2. Contract Title: NPL Hard FM Maintenance Contractor 3. Scope of Work: The hard service contract involves the provision of various facility management services, including but not limited to maintenance, repairs and building fabric to a portfolio containing laboratory, office and heritage status buildings. 4. Contract Duration: The anticipated contract duration is expected to be an initial term of 3-years. With an option to extend for a further two 1-year periods. 5. Eligibility and Selection Criteria: The tender will be open to all eligible and qualified bidders who meet the defined selection criteria as detailed in the tender documents. 6. Tender Documentation: The comprehensive tender documents, begin with RFI stage followed by RFP if successful, these will be made available on the NPL's Bravo Solutions Portal. 7. Bid Submission Deadline: The deadline for submitting bids will be clearly stated in the tender documents. Please ensure timely submission to be considered for evaluation. 8. Evaluation Process: The evaluation will be carried out according to the outlined criteria in the tender documents. Each bid will be assessed on its merits, compliance, and value for money. 9. Contract Award: Following the evaluation process, the contract will be awarded to the successful bidder(s) who meet the selection criteria and provide the best value proposal. We encourage all interested parties to regularly monitor NPL's procurement portal or other official channels for updates and notifications related to this tender. Please note that any modifications or clarifications to the tender documents will be communicated through these channels.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope of Work: The hard service contract involves the provision of various facility management services, including but not limited to maintenance, repairs and building fabric to a portfolio containing laboratory, office and heritage status buildings. Contract Duration: The anticipated contract duration is expected to be an initial term of 3-years. With an option to extend for a further two 1-year periods. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid. https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019763-2023 |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2023 at 11:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019763-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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