Tender

Forensic Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber

DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

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Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 08:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon and Cornwall Police are currently in the Tender stage seeking a supplier for a Forensic Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber. This procurement is categorized under Clinical forensics equipment and supplies, with additional classifications for installation services of laboratory equipment. The tender process is being conducted as an open procedure above threshold, with submissions required electronically via In-tend by 12:00 on 2nd September 2024. The contract will cover the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the equipment at their Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory, located in South West, United Kingdom, with an expected start and end date from 3rd October 2024 to 2nd October 2027.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in forensic equipment and laboratory service installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this bid especially suitable, given the operational scale and nature of the requirements. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality forensic laboratory equipment and offering comprehensive support services stand to gain by securing a contract with a respected law enforcement body. This contract entails not only the provision of equipment but also ensuring its maintenance, thereby offering a long-term business relationship.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber

Notice Description

South West Forensics (Devon & Cornwall Police) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a new Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber for the Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory. Additional information: Tenderers wishing to submit a tender for this procurement should do so in accordance with the following instructions. The Customer uses In-tend (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home) for all tender submissions and supplier communication within this tendering process. Tenders will only be accepted electronically via In-tend. Further instructions on how to use in-tend are given on the website. Any issues with navigating the system, please email Simon Foster (simon.foster2@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk) and we will send you a detailed step-by-step user guide. For any technical support, including error messages, please contact In-tend on 0845 557 8079 or email support@In-tend.co.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23ae176-c296-4388-ac11-0357032b3cc7
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2024 - 2 Oct 2027 2-3 years
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
DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
Simon Foster
Contact Email
simon.foster2@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
07468605650

Buyer Location

Locality
DEVON
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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