Tender

Scientific Services

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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Tender

18 Nov 2024 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is seeking suppliers for the provision of Scientific Services under an open procurement method. This tender, titled "Scientific Services," falls within the scientific prospecting services industry category (CPV 71351700) and involves services in London (Region UKI32). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 PM on 10th December 2024. The awarded contracts are expected to commence on 10th January 2025, following the bid opening on the same day. Key features of the tender include two lots: Lot 1 for 24/7 Blue Light Attendance and Lot 2 for Standard Hours Blue Light Attendance, each with a contract period of 1800 days and valued at GBP 7,000,000. The procurement includes written submissions only, with no variants allowed.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in scientific services, especially those with capabilities in research, testing, and providing technical simulators. Companies with expertise in handling urgent and non-urgent scientific support for emergency services will find this tender particularly relevant. The high contract value and long duration offer sustained business opportunities. Additionally, the procurement's coverage by the GPA and adherence to a mandatory standstill period ensure transparency and fairness, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Scientific Services

Notice Description

The provision of Scientific Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Scientific Services with 24/7 Blue Light Attendance

Lot 1 - Scientific Services with 24/7 Blue Light Attendance

Renewal: N/A

Lot 2 - Scientific Services with Standard Hours Blue Light Attendance

Lot 2 - Scientific Services with Standard Hours Blue Light Attendance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b76f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037241-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

71351700 - Scientific prospecting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
n/a

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Shahriyar Rahma
Contact Email
shahriyar.rahma@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
TLI32 Westminster

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

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