Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Servicing & Maintenance Services for Microbiological Safety Cabinets & Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems
Reference number
35831
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have a requirement for a contractor to provide servicing and maintenance of all Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSCs) and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEVs).
This PIN is to make the potential supply market aware of this opportunity which will be advertised for tender (expected to be advertised April-May 2022).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £767,850
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
APHA Weybridge, Surrey, for majority of the Services with Services also required at APHA regional laboratories.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
APHA requires the provision of a service and maintenance contract for MSCs, laminar flow cabinets, flexible film isolators and downdraft tables. The services will include Preventative Maintenance visits and Corrective Maintenance visits, to be carried out on-site as and when required. The use of MSCs and associated LEV equipment is essential for APHA to undertake all of its scientific activities as part of the Defra priority to protect Great Britain from plant and animal diseases.
It is critical for APHA to service, test and maintain the Equipment to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation (Health and Safety at Work etc, Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations). It ensures APHA controls the risk from exposure to hazardous pathogens or chemicals.
two.2.14) Additional information
The tender documents, once available, will be available from the Bravo website:
https://defra.bravsolution.co.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
19 April 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The tender documents will be made available at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and an opportunity notice will be advertised in due course.