Tender

Scientific Services

LONDON FIRE COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commission is currently seeking proposals for the provision of Scientific Services. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 71351700 "Scientific prospecting services," is open and aimed at securing services that will start from 1 April 2025 and continue until 31 March 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 10 January 2025. The contract, valued at £7,000,000, will be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in London (postal code SE1 0LL). The procurement is active and the tender documents were last modified on 15 November 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific prospecting services to secure a long-term contract with a high-profile public sector organisation. Given the substantial value and the extensive duration of the contract, it could provide sustained revenue and a platform for growth. Companies that have robust experience and capabilities in delivering scientific services on a large scale will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their strengths. Although SMEs and VCSEs are not the primary target, larger organisations with the necessary resources and technical expertise should consider competing for this strategic contract.

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Notice Title

Scientific Services

Notice Description

The provision of Scientific Services. Additional information: For full access to this tender please visit this link - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d3e24e-abe4-435c-8ef9-3b2981b2c468
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351700 - Scientific prospecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
LONDON FIRE COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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