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title: "Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2023 - 2024"
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# Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2023 - 2024

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09f04f4a-ce7d-49e8-b37e-8a376ec2045f

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police's Forensic Directorate awarded the contract for the Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service for 2023 - 2024 to Foster & Freeman Ltd. The contract involves supplying service for various forensic machinery at the Forensic HQ in Lambeth, London. The contract's value is £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The tender opened on March 20, 2023, and the contract period is from March 23, 2023, to April 28, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies in the laboratory equipment service sector to provide maintenance services for forensic equipment used by the Metropolitan Police. Businesses with expertise in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the location of service delivery includes various regions across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The Science section that sits within the Metropolitan Polices Forensic Directorate is looking for a company to supply a 12 month Service contract for its forensic machinery located at the Forensic HQ, Lambeth, London. The machinery includes the following; 1. Foster & Freeman MVC5000, MVC3000 and MVC1000 Cyanoacrylate fuming cabinets 2. Recover We expect an annual service visit with additional breakdown visits to site included in the cost if needed. If a breakdown call out is required we expect a site visit within 36 hours to resolve the issue. We understand parts would be extra. Additional information: The standard terms and conditions have been attached for your information, if you are unable to comply with our terms and conditions please do not bid for this contract. MPS standards terms will not be amended for contracts less than PS50,000 in value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/635f4436-a3f0-4242-9a8c-b8baeac5387f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2023 - 28 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | LILLIE ROAD |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW6 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | West Kensington |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOSTER & FREEMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33192500 - Test tubes
- 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39141500 - Fume cupboards
- 42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories
- 42671100 - Laboratory tool carriers
- 42671110 - Test tube racks for baths
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
- 42931110 - Floor-model centrifuges
- 42931120 - Tabletop centrifuges
- 42931130 - Inserts for centrifuges
- 42931140 - Rotary equipment for centrifuges
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 07:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/635f4436-a3f0-4242-9a8c-b8baeac5387f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/635f4436-a3f0-4242-9a8c-b8baeac5387f
  27th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=69411662
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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