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Single Source Procurement for the Modification and Future Maintenance of Fume Extraction Cabinets.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Dec 2024 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "Single Source Procurement for the Modification and Future Maintenance of Fume Extraction Cabinets," focusing on repair and maintenance services of gas-detection equipment. The contract was awarded on 8th April 2024 and involves services provided by FumeCare Ltd, headquartered in Formby, Merseyside. This procurement is categorized under the services industry, specifically for toxic substances protection and monitoring, and encompasses maintenance and modification of fume extraction cabinets throughout the UK. The procurement method was "limited," conducted without publication of a prior contract notice, due to technical reasons and lack of competition. The total contract value is approximately £551,000 (ex VAT), with an initial duration of 5 years and up to 4 additional option years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in maintenance, modification, and technical upgrades of safety-critical equipment. As the original equipment manufacturer, FumeCare Ltd holds unique expertise and capabilities, making them the sole provider capable of fulfilling this contract. Businesses with similar technical specialisations or providing subcontracting services may find this procurement beneficial. This contract is especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in maintaining and upgrading ageing technology to meet modern safety and technical standards.

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Notice Title

Single Source Procurement for the Modification and Future Maintenance of Fume Extraction Cabinets.

Notice Description

Single Source Procurement for the Modification and Future Maintenance of Fume Extraction Cabinets, this will include long term maintenance, and due to the age of the Cabinets, key electronic components are now obsolete and require modification to allow for continued use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services providing maintenance and modification works.

Options: 4 option years (taken in 1 year increments)

Procurement Information

The Air Commodities team, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a contract with Fumecare Ltd (Fumecare) for the modification and future maintenance of the Fume Extraction Cabinet SP130 (7359-99-8394223 GSE Type Code WAX) (Cabinet). The contract will be an initial 5 years with 4 additional option years to be taken in 1 year increments at the Authorities discretion and have a value of approximately PS551,000 (Ex VAT). In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because Fumecare is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Cabinet and has supported it since it was introduced into service in 1997. Only the OEM has the drawings, information, technical expertise, and tools necessary to support this critically important piece of safety equipment which is used to remove toxic dust, fumes and aerosol vapours when testing aircraft components for early signs of failure such as cracks and metal fatigue. In particular, due to the age of the Cabinet, certain of its key electronic components are now obsolete and only the OEM has the expertise to upgrade them to the required technical and safety standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040571-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50413100 - Repair and maintenance services of gas-detection equipment

90721500 - Toxic substances protection services

90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£551,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sophie.smith455@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUMECARE

Further Information

Notice URLs

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