Award

Supply of Laboratory Furniture

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

29 Aug 2025 at 14:47

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Laboratory Furniture" is being conducted by The National Archives, a central government public authority located in Richmond, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory furniture and involves the refurbishment of different types of laboratories, with a contract term lasting from 31st July 2025 to 31st July 2035. The procurement was initiated through a limited competition method, indicating a below-threshold tender, which has been awarded and the contract status is active as of the latest recorded stage. There was a contract amendment notice dated 18th August 2025, highlighting ongoing updates in the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory furniture in the UK, specifically SMEs like Mark Finn Laboratory Furniture Ltd, who have already been awarded the contract. Companies with expertise in durable and specialised furniture solutions, designed to meet the requirements of modern laboratories, can benefit from such opportunities. The tender not only promises a potential long-term partnership with a central government authority but also allows suppliers to showcase their products in a competitive market, fostering business growth and exposure within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Laboratory Furniture

Notice Description

Laboratory furniture for refurbished Dry Lab, Wet Lab, Dark Lab & Analytical Lab & 10 year guarantee

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052557-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARK FINN LABORATORY FURNITURE

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