UK SBS FM150078 Statutory Inspections for Science and Technology Facilities Council

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 15/01/2016 AT 11:00 HOURS. UK SBS wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Statutory Inspections. UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). The award of this Contract will be based on three Lots: Lot 1 - Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) Lot 2 - Daresbury Laboratory (DL) Lot 3 - UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) It is intended that a sole provider will be appointed for each Lot detailed above. Potential Providers are invited to tender for one, two or all Lots on an individual basis. The requirement is for the statutory inspection of lifting equipment and accessories, pressure systems and local exhaust ventilation at sites across United Kingdom, namely within Oxfordshire, Cheshire and Edinburgh.The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out in the sourcing documents. The Contract duration shall be for a period of three years with optional extensions of a two year period from commencement of the Contract.

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