UK SBS FM16083 Culture Facility Invitation to Quote

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 24th June 2016 at 11:00 am

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

Scope of Works

The services and works required under this procurement are as follows:

• This provision for the strip out of existing mechanical and electrical services within the laboratory to allow for the installation of a new pre-fabricated cooled storage room, including benching and shelving within. The proposed mechanical services include for the installation of a new fan coil unit, water cooled chiller and associated controls and pipework.

• The electrical works include for the strip out/reconfiguration of existing lighting and small power services within 454/14 and the installation of new co-ordinated lighting and small power within the cooled storage room. There is also some light refurbishments works to be carried out to the laboratory including repainting and the installation of new benching.

Full specification details can be found within Appendix A – Specification and Drawings.

Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement.

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

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To express your interest in this oppportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk

Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing

As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements.

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