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Gas Monitoring

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a Gas Monitoring System under the category of goods. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, targeting various regions across the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to British Geological Survey (BGS), a component of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and was signed on 31 March 2025. The contract period starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 30 June 2025, with a gross value of GBP 33,886.40.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in gas-detection apparatus and monitoring systems, particularly those looking to establish partnerships with public authorities like Bedford Borough Council. Companies that can provide high-quality monitoring solutions and have a proven track record in delivering similar apparatus would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. Engaging in these opportunities could aid in business growth by expanding public sector client bases and increasing market visibility.

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Notice Title

Gas Monitoring

Notice Description

Gas Monitoring System - Waiver

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fad8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012078-2025
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
Large

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
£28,238 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (BGS) A COMPONENT OF UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (UKRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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