Award

THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GLUE LABORATORY CABINETS

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2024 at 14:35

Tender

23 Aug 2023 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of glue laboratory cabinets, including installation and ongoing maintenance, at their premises in Lambeth, London. This procurement falls under the industry category of clinical forensics equipment and supplies, with the tender reference "Coupa ref 1286." The procurement process commenced with an open procedure and reached the award stage with the finalisation date for the contract set on 14 November 2024. The project value is £282,930 GBP, and the contract period will span from 14 November 2024 to 14 November 2029, reflecting a comprehensive commitment to ensure high operational standards and continued support.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability requirements mentioned. It opens avenues for companies to engage with a high-profile client such as the Metropolitan Police Service. Firms with capabilities in supplying and maintaining forensic laboratory equipment stand to benefit greatly by demonstrating their expertise and reliability in handling such critical infrastructure. The long-term nature of the contract, alongside the potential need for decommissioning old cabinets, further presents potential for repeated business engagements and ongoing service relationships.

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Notice Title

THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GLUE LABORATORY CABINETS

Notice Description

To supply and install twelve (12) new glue fuming (CNA) cabinets at the Authority's Premises at Lambeth and provide ongoing support and maintenance for a specified period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8e13e61-600c-449c-a189-092ca8678af3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d953e51-8077-4438-9133-cec6777e1eb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£282,930 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£282,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2029 Over 5 years
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
Robert Friend
Contact Email
robert.friend@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOSTER AND FREEMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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