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Supply of Laser and bench top magnifier for detection and examination of forensic evidence.

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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31 Jan 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

BIP Solutions Limited, based in the UK, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of forensic laboratory equipment. The procurement, titled "Supply of Laser and bench top magnifier for detection and examination of forensic evidence," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender covers a variety of regions including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The contract was awarded to Foster & Freeman Ltd on 30 January 2025, with the contract period running from 17 March 2025 to 31 January 2026. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a catalogue purchase, with a total value of £27,808.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic and laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in developing and supplying advanced detection tools, such as hand-held light sources and bench top magnifiers with multi-wavelength illumination, should find this procurement relevant. The tender emphasised the need for specific technical capabilities, indicating that businesses possessing advanced technical proficiency and the ability to meet BIP Solutions Limited’s stringent standards are well-suited to participate. Such contracts can enhance business portfolios and provide exposure to substantial public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of Laser and bench top magnifier for detection and examination of forensic evidence.

Notice Description

We wish to purchase the following: 1. Portable hand-held light source for the detection & examination of forensic evidence including latent and treated fingermarks, body fluids, accelerants & traces of gun shot residue, illicit drug residues and other minute traces of evidence. Would need to use Blue (447nm) and Green (520nm) wavelengths. Must be secure with activation passcode. Must include specialist safety goggles. 2. Bench top magnifier with multi-wavelength illumination including infrared for the examination and 'marking up' of large items of evidence in the laboratory. 100-240V AC power input. Delivery would be to SE London. Please provide full specification to assist us in awarding this opportunity. Please provide quote via email in response to this opportunity. 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
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e06a6105-939e-4adb-abbe-b394649c7769
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,808 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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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