Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal)
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Contact
Defra Group Commercial
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Buyer's address
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
Provision of Pipette Service, Repair and Calibration
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an executive agency of DEFRA requires the provision of a Pipette service, repair and calibration service.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £385,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50433000 - Calibration services
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Calibration of pipettes will be required at the APHA locations below;
Carmarthen
Lasswade
Newcastle
Penrith
Sand Hutton (York)
Starcross
Sutton Bonington
Weybridge
Woodchester Park
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
APHA Science Directorate requires the provision of a service and maintenance contract for pipettes at Weybridge and regional laboratories.
The contract will include Service, Repair and Calibration both at on-site clinics and off-site at the supplier’s premises, as and when required to comply with quality standards.
two.2.14) Additional information
The Contract will commence on 15/11/2023 and be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years and may subsequently be extended for a further two (2) years,
up to a total period of five (5) years.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
26 June 2023
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