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Gas Monitoring System

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a gas monitoring system to be installed at Cleat Hill. This direct procurement method was conducted without competition and classified under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting gas-detection apparatus. The entire procurement contracted with Mines Rescue Service Ltd, an SME based in Mansfield Woodhouse, to supply and deliver the system across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract commenced on April 1, 2025, and is set to conclude on June 30, 2025, with a total value of £103,680 gross.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of gas detection systems. SMEs specialising in emergency response equipment or environmental monitoring technology could find similar tenders beneficial for business growth. The focus on direct procurement without competition hints at possible future opportunities for companies providing niche and specialised equipment and solutions. Businesses that can offer reliable and innovative solutions in gas monitoring and related technologies will be well-suited to participate in such contracts.

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Notice Title

Gas Monitoring System

Notice Description

Gas Monitoring System - Waiver - Cleat Hill

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fad4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012071-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINES RESCUE SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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