Award

Supply and Installation of 5 Class III Microbiological Safety Cabinets

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2024 at 13:26

Award Notice
Tender

18 Jan 2024 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract for the supply and installation of five Class III microbiological safety cabinets to Howorth Air Technology. The procurement, classified under "Laboratory furniture" (CPV: 39180000), covers the installation services as well, identified as "Installation services of laboratory equipment" (CPV: 51430000). The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and the contract period stretches from 5th July 2024 to 30th October 2026. The open procedure procurement (below threshold) was completed with a contract value of £1,037,265. The tender stage concluded on 28th February 2024, leading to the award on 5th July 2024, with the awarded contract notice published on 25th July 2024.

This tender opens notable opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and installation of specialised laboratory equipment, particularly those adept in handling high biosafety cabinets for hazardous materials. While the opportunity has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, SMEs might still find related sub-contracting opportunities or similar future procurements suitable for their competencies. Businesses in the laboratory equipment supply chain or those looking to expand their portfolio in biosafety containment solutions could benefit from leveraging the insight and standards demonstrated in this procurement process. Such contracts ensure their compliance and ability to meet stringent safety and operational standards, aiding substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of 5 Class III Microbiological Safety Cabinets

Notice Description

Transparency - Contract Awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-578f347e-982e-46b8-af5b-d246e4ad0576
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c13a8a8-2542-4d9c-927c-df11c0464389
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,037,265 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,037,265 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2024 - 30 Oct 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOWORTH AIR TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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