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title: "Service & Repair of Specialised Equipment (Cumberland)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043585"
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# Service & Repair of Specialised Equipment (Cumberland)

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043585

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## Summary

The Cumberland Council has completed the award process for the tender titled 'Service & Repair of Specialised Equipment (Cumberland)'. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to enable the council to meet regulatory requirements related to lifts and hoists maintenance. The estimated contract value for the initial two-year term is £300,000 excluding VAT, with a potential extension up to £450,000. The award criteria include aspects like customer care, risk management, and social value. The contracting authority, Cumberland Council, is based in Carlisle, UKD1, and interested parties must have the necessary qualifications to undertake the specified services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing repair and maintenance services, especially in the health and social work sectors, to engage with the Cumberland Council. The procurement process has reached its award stage and has a specific focus on quality, social value, and price aspects. Companies registered with the relevant regulatory bodies and capable of adhering to strict regulatory standards are well-suited to compete for this contract. The council has emphasised compliance with regulatory acts and frameworks, underlining the need for high standards of service delivery and regulatory adherence.

## Notice

The Contract will enable Cumberland Council to continue to meet its regulatory requirements in relation to the servicing and repair of lifts and hoists as specified in the Lifting Operations and Lowering Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER 1998). The Contractor must comply with the requirements of all current editions of regulatory and statutory Acts and Frameworks that cover the Services undertaken. The Contractor shall be registered with the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to receive and comply appropriately with Field Safety Notices and Medical Device Alerts. The estimated total value of the contract for the two year initial term is PS300,000 excluding VAT. The estimated total value for the initial term plus the 12 month optional extension is PS450000 excluding VAT. This 12 month optional extension is at the absolute discretion of the council. You must be registered on The Chest ( https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) to access the tender documents. All bids must be received electronically via the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. Please read the ITT and its Schedules in full before submitting a tender. Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via the messaging on the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract will enable Cumberland Council to continue to meet its regulatory requirements in relation to the servicing and repair of lifts and hoists as specified in the Lifting Operations and Lowering Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER 1998). The Contractor must comply with the requirements of all current editions of regulatory and statutory Acts and Frameworks that cover the Services undertaken. The Contractor shall be registered with the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to receive and comply appropriately with Field Safety Notices and Medical Device Alerts. The estimated total value of the contract for the two year initial term is PS300,000 excluding VAT. The estimated total value for the initial term plus the 12 month optional extension is PS450000 excluding VAT. This 12 month optional extension is at the absolute discretion of the council. You must be registered on The Chest ( https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) to access the tender documents. All bids must be received electronically via the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. Please read the ITT and its Schedules in full before submitting a tender. Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via the messaging on the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter in to the contract for an initial period of 24 months with the successful provider. There is ONE optional extension available of up to 12 months. The optional extension is at the complete discretion of the Council. The end date of of 31st March 2027 includes the one optional extension. If the extension is not used the contract will end on 31st March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011925-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SU-MED INTERNATIONAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2024 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011925-2024
- 29 Jan 2024 at 17:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002974-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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