Award

Request for quote to supply bespoke inflatable tent shelter pods which can be connected together.

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, located at Empress State Building in London, sought quotations for the supply of bespoke inflatable tent shelter pods that can be interconnected. The tender, classified under the industry categories "Tent for medical use" (CPV: 33163000), "Tarpaulins" (CPV: 39522000), and "Shelters" (CPV: 44112100), covered a wide geographic area including the UK, British overseas territories, European countries, and beyond. The competitive quotation process was below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 10 February 2025. The contract, valued at £29,900, was awarded to MFC International and is set to begin on 18 February 2025, running until 18 June 2025.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lightweight, easily deployable shelter systems without mechanical frameworks. Companies adept in providing high-quality, durable, inflatable tents suitable for varied terrain and rapid deployment would find this contract fitting. By engaging in such procurement processes, businesses can expand their market reach, establish themselves as reliable suppliers to public sector organisations, and potentially gain further contracts with similar requirements across diverse regions.

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Notice Title

Request for quote to supply bespoke inflatable tent shelter pods which can be connected together.

Notice Description

Please quote for 5 x welded inflatable shelters with the following spec: - Welded inflatable shelter 3M x 3M with openings on all sides which can be zipped to each other. - Must include floor - Must be lightweight, quick to deploy and will stay standing without continuous inflation. - No mechanical framework - Can be anchored on hard or soft standing Quote to include 4 x pumps.. Please refer to MFC International website for full details of what is required - https://www.mfc-international.com/home/products/inflatable-shelters/inflatable-shelters 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
ocds-b5fd17-99000088-6efd-4be9-95a9-2b8c48ced4e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14813e71-8266-496f-8992-b0f2a01db8de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

33163000 - Tent for medical use

39522000 - Tarpaulins, sails for boats, sailboards or land craft, awnings, sunblinds, tents and camping goods

44112100 - Shelters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 18 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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
Claire Perry
Contact Email
claire.perry@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
02072304144

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MFC INTERNATIONAL

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