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Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2023 - 2024

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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27 Mar 2023 at 07:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police's Forensic Directorate awarded the contract for the Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service for 2023 - 2024 to Foster & Freeman Ltd. The contract involves supplying service for various forensic machinery at the Forensic HQ in Lambeth, London. The contract's value is £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The tender opened on March 20, 2023, and the contract period is from March 23, 2023, to April 28, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies in the laboratory equipment service sector to provide maintenance services for forensic equipment used by the Metropolitan Police. Businesses with expertise in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the location of service delivery includes various regions across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2023 - 2024

Notice Description

The Science section that sits within the Metropolitan Polices Forensic Directorate is looking for a company to supply a 12 month Service contract for its forensic machinery located at the Forensic HQ, Lambeth, London. The machinery includes the following; 1. Foster & Freeman MVC5000, MVC3000 and MVC1000 Cyanoacrylate fuming cabinets 2. Recover We expect an annual service visit with additional breakdown visits to site included in the cost if needed. If a breakdown call out is required we expect a site visit within 36 hours to resolve the issue. We understand parts would be extra. Additional information: The standard terms and conditions have been attached for your information, if you are unable to comply with our terms and conditions please do not bid for this contract. MPS standards terms will not be amended for contracts less than PS50,000 in value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/635f4436-a3f0-4242-9a8c-b8baeac5387f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

33192500 - Test tubes

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39141500 - Fume cupboards

42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories

42671100 - Laboratory tool carriers

42671110 - Test tube racks for baths

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

42931110 - Floor-model centrifuges

42931120 - Tabletop centrifuges

42931130 - Inserts for centrifuges

42931140 - Rotary equipment for centrifuges

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2023 - 28 Apr 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Steven Munford
Contact Email
steven.munford@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
02032761891

Buyer Location

Locality
LILLIE ROAD
Postcode
SW6 1TR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
West Kensington
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOSTER & FREEMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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