Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf6-fef1-72bc-b6f2-6a5e0a1ad808/the-supply-of-ultra-low-temperature-ult-freezers-service-maintenance-and-repa awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The supply of ultra LOW temperature (ult) freezers service, maintenance and repair [University of York](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-york) Estimated value £60,000 Published 9 Aug 2024 Deadline Closed 21 Jun 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 University of York wishes to establish a framework contract with a single supplier to deliver ULT freezer servicing, maintenance, and repairs. The successful supplier will work closely with the Departments of Biology, in a 'partnership' capacity and will be the preferred service provider. It is anticipated that the service contract will commence on the 1st of September 2024 and will run for an initial period of three years through to the 31st of August 2027 with the option to extend the contract on an annual basis, for a further two years, from the 1st of September each year to a maximum of 5 years. The essence of the contract will be to service, maintain, and repair the University's ULT freezers ensuring the following requirements are achieved: ### ULT Freezer Service The service must include. ### Visual Checks o All working parts o Door seals o Door locking mechanism o Fans o Electrical systems o Pipework o Fittings and connections Additional Checks: o Clean all cooling fans, compressor unit grilles and filters. o Check the PAT date is within two years. o Temperature calibration to check the internal chamber temperature with an independent probe against the displayed and set point temperature of the unit. o Carry out adjustments as required. o Label on the door with the date of the service and engineer's identity (name or initials) o Verbally inform the Operations or Deputy Operations Manager of any adjustments, changes or action required before leaving the premises. o Complete and submit a report for each freezer within 1 one week of the service visit. Read full description ## CPV classification Repair and maintenance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e511bed4-b34b-4acf-bfbf-050d700f99a3) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of York: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-york) [Sector More Repair & maintenance services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/repair-maintenance) ## More tenders like this [Refit of MRV Alba na Mara · Scottish Government · 14 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9e67-71f5-baa0-4d8cce1d0014/refit-of-mrv-alba-na-mara) [Preventative and Reactive Fire Alarm And Associated Systems Maintenance · Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management · 38 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-c982-7227-b1d3-831bbdbff6bd/preventative-and-reactive-fire-alarm-and-associated-systems-maintenance) [Three Year Contract for Gutter Cleaning and Roof Inspection Services · Reidvale Housing Association · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-cecc-722a-bbad-37ebe9b46f8e/three-year-contract-for-gutter-cleaning-and-roof-inspection-services) [Three Year Electrical Inspection Contract, Various Addresses, North Glasgow · Cadder Housing Association · 31 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-eca9-7368-91ad-6d9895d52d76/three-year-electrical-inspection-contract-various-addresses-north-glasgow) [Repair and maintenance services of building installations – ENTRETIEN - MAINTENANCE DES TOITURES TERRASSES DES IMMEUBLES DE L'URSSAF ILE DE FRANCE · Urssaf Ile de France · 34 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-0cfa-71b5-bde2-6fe071c7e927/france-repair-and-maintenance-services-of-building-installations-entretien) [Repair and maintenance services of machinery – OC éénmalig groot onderhoud/herstel van trekkasten · Universiteit Antwerpen · 28 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-0d29-7236-a054-8185a003e295/belgium-repair-and-maintenance-services-of-machinery-oc-eenmalig-groot-onder)