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title: "Bespoke Laboratory Benching for Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) Instruments"
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# Bespoke Laboratory Benching for Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) Instruments

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1be4b624-315a-452f-9ea7-dbeb803c6e43

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the supply of bespoke laboratory benching units specifically designed for Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) instruments. This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory furniture, classified under CPV code 39180000. The tender process began on 8th August 2024 and concluded with the contract award on 23rd September 2024. The contract period is set from 13th November 2024 to 12th November 2025. The tender followed an open procedure suitable for SMEs, with an initial project value ranging between £40,000 and £50,000, ultimately awarded for £20,338.45 to Universal Carpentry & Building Ltd. The delivery location is the United Kingdom.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying laboratory furniture, particularly those with expertise in custom-built solutions for scientific instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on high-precision lab equipment manufacturing are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, benefiting from a stable contract period and potential relationships with government entities like DEFRA. The open procurement method allows for wide competition, enhancing opportunities for business growth in the specialised field of laboratory furnishing.

## Notice

Supply of 9 x Bespoke laboratory benching units designed specifically to accommodate Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometer Instruments Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quotation and return to Andy Fegan (andy.fegan@environment-agency.gov.uk) by 12:00 on 30th August 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6e7dc8-f845-4c58-a691-ff1294b2ebca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,338 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX6 8FD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Teignbridge |
| Electoral ward | Kenton & Starcross |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Abbot |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSAL CARPENTRY & BUILDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6e7dc8-f845-4c58-a691-ff1294b2ebca
- 8 Aug 2024 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7814eec-7173-4b4c-91b8-92a13dc9479a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6e7dc8-f845-4c58-a691-ff1294b2ebca
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7814eec-7173-4b4c-91b8-92a13dc9479a
  8th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/359aa606-7950-46ce-94b1-793c31e28a11
  Request for Quotation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/77e8382b-1e33-4513-92ba-0867b181c9ad
  Redacted Award Letter

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