CEFAS24-83 RFQ for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance, Calibration & Repair

Description

The Cefas Weymouth laboratory has some 250+ pipettes that require annual and/or two yearly preventative maintenance, service, calibration, and repair. We have various brands, including:- Eppendorf, Gilson, Sartorius, Rainin (Mettler Toledo), Biohit, HTL, Thermo Electron, Labsystems and Fisherbrand. As an example, in molecular, virology and tissue culture areas, pipettes are used for the detection, isolation, and identification of aquatic diseases. This ranges from handling tissue homogenates, extracted DNA/RNA, to simply aliquoting out reagents precisely. There is similar usage in our other laboratory areas. The Cefas labs currently undertake testing work to ISO/IEC 17025. Therefore, the supplier must also be accredited to ISO17025 to undertake the calibration work. Deliverables 4.1. Provide training/support as per above Specification a. To be delivered ideally in September / October, to allow staff to select correct calibration and service levels prior to the clinic. 4.2. Complete onsite pipette clinic for ~250 pipettes as per above Specification a. Clinic to be delivered in January 2025 ideally week of 6th or week of 13th. 4.3. Provide off site services for pipettes as required where this cannot be managed onsite a. To be delivered as required throughout Contract duration Location for Services to be provided: Cefas, Barrack Rd, The Nothe, Weymouth, DT4 8UB Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-83 under opportunities.

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