Tender

Supply of three balances (laboratory use)

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

04 Feb 2021 at 17:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking quotations for the supply of laboratory balances under the title "Supply of three balances (laboratory use)". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically in the precision balances industry, and is located in Farnham, England. Currently in the tender stage, the bidding period closes on 10th February 2021, and interested suppliers should notify their intention to quote by the same date. The expected contract period spans from 15th February to 31st March 2021, with a minimum contract value of £40,000 and a total value of £50,000, using an open procurement method.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments to expand their market reach. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that can provide the specified analytical and micro balances. By responding to this request for quotation, suppliers could potentially establish or reinforce their relationship with a prominent public sector client, thus fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of three balances (laboratory use)

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of laboratory-use balances, as follows: 2 off Analytical Balances: Capacity 120-210g / readability 0.1 mg (4DP) / pan size: approx. 85mm 1 off Micro Balance: Capacity 2.1 - 3.1g / readability 0.001mg (6DP) / pan size: approx. 25mm in accordance with the attached RFQ (Request for Quotation), Suppliers may quote for the supply of both or either Item. Additional information: If you are intending to provide a quotation, please notify your intention by email to shelagh.mccartan@forestresearch.gov.uk Any questions regarding this RFQ should be made by email to shelagh.mccartan@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 09.00hrs on Tuesday 9th February 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0646161-7c66-4c7f-90ba-382dc908f0c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb66542c-d7dd-4827-8544-bfd5a9a16359
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38310000 - Precision balances

42923110 - Balances

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
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Shelagh McCartan
Contact Email
shelagh.mccartan@forestresearch.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000675683

Buyer Location

Locality
FARNHAM
Postcode
GU10 4LH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hampshire
Electoral Ward
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne
Westminster Constituency
East Hampshire

Further Information

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