UK SBS PS18103 UKRI / Science and Technology Facilities Council Occupational Health

****The final date and time for submission of bids is : 05/07/2018 @ 14:00hrs GMT. Do not apply directly to the buyer, bids are to be submitted through the CCS e-sourcing suite.****OJEU reference: 2018/S100-228713***

STFC is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation. Their research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale.

STFC has a requirement to procure an Occupational Health provision which must be implemented in readiness for 01/09/2018. It is STFC's policy is to provide a safe working environment and to employ best practice to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their workforces.

STFC comprises of four sites - the Daresbury Laboratory (DL) in Warrington, the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxfordshire, Head Office (SwO) in Swindon and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UKATC) in Edinburgh.

The Contract duration is for three years with the option to extend for a further year.

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All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts)

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