Tender

GB-London: Direct Mercury Analyser

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London is seeking suppliers for a Direct Mercury Analyser through an open procurement process. This tender falls under the industry category of analysers and covers various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage is currently active and in the tender phase, with key deadlines including the tender closing date on 7th February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 21st February 2025 and may last until 31st March 2031, beginning with an initial one-year period and the possibility of five one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business, particularly those that can supply analysers and provide associated accessories, consumables, and service. With a contract value estimated between £50,000 and £100,000, this procurement could offer a stable revenue stream and potential long-term collaboration with a renowned institution. Companies specialising in scientific equipment and those with experience in fulfilling public sector contracts would be particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Direct Mercury Analyser

Notice Description

Supply of a Direct Mercury Analyser with associated accessories, consumables and service Additional information: This Contract is for an initial period of 1 year following the completion of installation, with the option to extend for an additional 5 years (in 1 year increments). The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d80ada76-4bf1-466b-8228-d207ebd49134
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfe595f-7357-41f3-bc84-f27af53d00d8
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
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
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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