Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cda-279a-72bc-ad2e-1893a5c80046/biological-safety-cabinet-bscs-fume-cupboard-fc-laminar-flow-cabinets-lfc closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance Contract [The Pirbright Institute](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-pirbright-institute) Estimated value £70,000 to £80,000 Published 11 Apr 2024 Deadline Closed 17 May 2024 ## 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 The contract is for a single supplier to provide Biological Safety Cabinet (BSCs), Fume Cupboard (FC), Laminar Flow Cabinets (LFCs) & PCR Workstation Maintenance - at The Pirbright Institute, Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF. Work packages to be included: • Work Package 1 - BSC Maintenance • Work Package 2 - Fume Cupboard Maintenance • Work Package 3 - Laminar Flow Cabinet Maintenance • Work Package 4 - PCR Workstation Maintenance Points to note: • Work Package 1 - BSC Maintenance - Dependant on the risk space (RS1, RS2 or RS3) the BSCs will either require a 6 monthly service (RS2 & RS3) and 12 monthly service (RS1) • Work Package 2 - Fume Cupboard Maintenance - Full annual service on a 12 monthly basis. • Work Package 3 - Laminar Flow Cabinet Maintenance - Full annual service on a 12 monthly basis • Work Package 4 - PCR Workstation Maintenance Full annual service on a 12 monthly basis • Remedial works to be quoted separately. • Details to be provided for additional callouts: 72-hour call out timescale expected and chargeable at 30-minute increments. Call out rates and charge per 30 minutes to be provided. • A reasonable number of spare parts are to be held ready for call outs. • All engineers should be directly employed. • Location of proposed engineers to be provided. • Preference is for dedicated engineers for the site as they will need to undergo site security clearance so they can work unescorted. ### Contract Duration The awarded contract duration will be 1st July 2024 - 31st March 2025 with the option of a 1 year extension. i.e. 1+1. Please note the Lowest/ Actual Value and the Highest Value stated are the estimated combined value if the Option for a 1 year extension is awarded i.e. the for 1+1. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2b9656ce-2c04-48b5-9784-7c4bb08cb2b9) 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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