Laboratory Equipment
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will shortly be issuing an RFP seeking vendor proposals for a Laboratory Equipment Panel. The panel will be used by MPI's three laboratories (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch) for the purchase of laboratory equipment, replacing the current syndicated Laboratory Equipment Panel, which will shortly expire. Purpose The new panel will be for MPI use only. MPI intends to build strong strategic relationships with suppliers providing equipment that requires ongoing supplier involvement, to assist with long term planning. Scope The panel will be structured in two parts. The scope includes: Provision of laboratory equipment requiring little to no ongoing services post-installation Provision of laboratory equipment requiring ongoing supplier involvement, such as maintenance, servicing and connection to key MPI information systems Contractor Requirements The panel is intended to comprise 6 to 12 vendors in total Suppliers may apply for both categories of the panel if they wish Tender Briefing MPI will be providing an online supplier briefing as part of the RFP. Format: Virtual briefing Date: To be confirmed, likely 10 or 11 September Registration details will be included in the RFP document. The briefing will be recorded and made available on GETS for suppliers who are unable to attend. Instructions to Tenderers Supplier presentations will also be requested as part of the RFP process.
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