Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf4-e4ae-703a-8277-a3e95e897211/request-for-quotation-for-the-provision-of-instrumentation-servicing closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Request for Quotation for the Provision of Instrumentation Servicing [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value £68,000 Published 17 Apr 2015 Deadline Closed 27 Apr 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Requirements: The service contract is to cover all instruments listed under Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Annex 1 and must include: - Maintenance service to include annual on-site Preventive Maintenance for instruments stipulated as “YES” in column “Option 1 PM” of Lot 1 and Lot 2 - On-site repair services, including 2.1 Unlimited on-site troubleshooting and repair visits (including travel and labour) 2.2 Parts required for repair 2.3 Consumables/supplies required for repair, including liners, seals, tubing assemblies, lamps and multipliers 2.4 Response time as specified in Lot 1 and Lot 2. Where two days response time is stipulated, this refers to the expectation that, in the event of a breakdown, an engineer would be available for on-site repair within 2 working days of the call being logged. - Other services: 3.1 Hardware and software telephone support 3.2 Statement on the origin (e.g. manufacturer or generic supplier) of parts and consumables to be used for repair/maintenance. 3.3 Added benefits such as instrument module exchange with identical one of similar age to speed up repairs, paperless service reports, etc… Some of the instruments listed under Lot 1 are planned to be decommissioned over the next 24 months, and tenderer are asked to provide an approach in terms of contract amendment/pricing in such occurrences. Suppliers can submit quotations for one of both of the specified Lots. Location of equipment to be under the service agreement: ### Cefas Lowestoft laboratory Full details can be found in the attached RFQ - please read before submission Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/501c0e07-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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