Tender

Supply of incubators, refrigerators and freezers

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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12 Oct 2021 at 16:32

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11 Oct 2021 at 22:00

Tender Notice
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11 Oct 2021 at 02:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of incubators, refrigerators, and freezers, with a total estimated value of £100,000. This open tender, labelled CR2021/22/047, is currently in the active stage and will close for submissions on 15 October 2021 at 14:00 BST. The deliveries are expected to take place across England and Scotland, with contracts commencing from 25 October 2021 and set to run until 31 March 2022. Interested parties must submit their quotations via Dropbox, as specified in the detailed Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive quotations for one or more of the 23 items listed in the RFQ. Suppliers that can demonstrate expertise in the supply and delivery of such goods, especially those able to itemise costs for collection and disposal services, will be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could facilitate growth through establishing or expanding supply relationships with a prominent public sector buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of incubators, refrigerators and freezers

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of laboratory-use freezers, refrigerators and incubators. There are now 23 items in total and suppliers may quote for one, some or all of the items, in accordance with the attached RFQ. If quoting for collection and disposal of the equipment being replaced (see the RFQ) please ensure the cost for this is itemised on the pricing schedule submitted. Quotations must be submitted using 'Dropbox' (see the RFQ) and not by email or other means. Additional information: If you are intending to provide a quotation, please notify your intention by email to geoff.mccatty@forestresearch.gov.uk. Please note: In order to use the Dropbox link (required to submit a quote), the RFQ Word document needs to be opened and saved or 'editing enabled'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2fed79-44e1-484f-93f0-70546f354147
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33152000 - Incubators

39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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