UKRI FM19007 External FM Services at the LMB in Cambridge

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 21st March 2019 at 11:00.

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.

All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

Scope of Service for the External FM Services Bundle 4 - LMB, MRS and 3 LMB houses

The External FM Bundle maintenance service shall ensure that all maintainable assets, (as defined herein) are maintained to the required 'fit for function' performance level.

To undertake the following, winter gritting duties, cleaning external windows /Facade systems, annual gutter clearing LMB & MRS and pest control. To undertake Landscaping for LMB, MRS and 3 LMB houses.

Definition of equipment / systems covered by the External FM service contract

To undertake the following, winter gritting duties, cleaning external windows /Facade systems, annual gutter clearing LMB & MRS and pest control. To undertake Landscaping for LMB, MRS and 3 LMB houses.

To service & maintain External FM systems as defined above in accordance with:

• a)Manufacturer's recommendations as set out in the O&M schedules as a minimum or as required to meet theneeds of the as-built environment
• b)Relevant BS EN Standards
• c)All relevant PPM requirements stated in SFG 20 Maintenance Standards
• d)Current Fire Regulations and all other applicable Legal Statutory Requirements

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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This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document.

How to Apply

As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement.

To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice.

If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk

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Additional information: Mobilisation

During a period from three months before contract start date, by appointment, the site will be available to the contractor for additional surveys to familiarise themselves and their teams with the equipment, assets and systems that they will be responsible for maintaining through the duration of the contract.

DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER

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

Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.

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