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Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2021 - 2022

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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06 Apr 2021 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service is initiating a tender for a 12-month service contract for forensic laboratory equipment, including fuming cabinets and electrostatic document analysis machines, located at their Forensic HQ in Lambeth, London. This procurement falls under the services category and is governed by an open procedure, with a contract period starting from 30 April 2021 to 29 April 2022. Quotations were to be submitted by 16 March 2019, but the award was officially announced on 1 April 2021, with a minimum value of £26,000 and the total contract value set at £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and servicing. Companies that can provide timely service visits and are equipped to handle a range of forensic machinery would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the acute service level expectations, including a maximum response time of 36 hours for breakdown calls, businesses with robust logistics and technical support are encouraged to consider this opportunity for growth within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2021 - 2022

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. Foster & Freeman Electo Static Document Analysis machine 3. 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. Electronic quotations must be emailed back to steven.munford@met.police.uk no later than 16th March 2019 The quotations should include all the points detailed in this request for quotation. Please note that quotes provided must be fully inclusive outlining costs such as delivery. The Metropolitan Police Service is famed around the world and has a unique place in the history of policing. It is by far the largest of the police services that operate in the UK. The Royal Parks Constabulary has now become part of the MPS. Today, the MPS employs approximately 31,141 officers, 13,661 police staff, 414 traffic wardens and 2,106 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), and, since the realignment of police boundaries in April 2000, it covers an area of 620 square miles and a population of 7.2million. Staff of the MPS (other than police officers) are employed by the MPA but the power to appoint and dismiss them vests in the Commissioner. The MPS covers the area broadly within the boundaries of the M25. Day-to-day policing is the responsibility of 32 Borough Operational Command Units supported by centralised specialist policing units and other management, admin and support functions. 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. 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
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f453c9f-c15f-4b03-a101-8b4069913638
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2021 - 29 Apr 2022 6-12 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
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLJ South East (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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