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title: "Supply of Class II and Class III Biological Safety Cabinets"
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# Supply of Class II and Class III Biological Safety Cabinets

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40743943-5cc5-4694-99b5-11ac04381f04

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is conducting a procurement process for the supply and delivery of one Class III Biological Safety Cabinet and three Class II Biological Safety Cabinets for its Alice Holt Research Station, located in Farnham, England. This open tender, identified as CR2020/21/034, has a total value of £80,000 and is currently in the award stage, having published an award notice on 13th May 2021. The procurement method has been classified as an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 23rd November 2020, and the contract is expected to run from 4th December 2020 until 24th March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in laboratory furniture and nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the commission's requirements are well-suited to agile suppliers who can offer competitive pricing and timely delivery. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby helping to drive growth and establish ongoing relationships with a public sector buyer.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of one (1) Class III Biological Safety Cabinet and three (3) Class II Biological Safety Cabinets, for use at its Alice Holt Research Station, in accordance with the attached RFQ. Additional information: If you are intending to provide a quotation, please notify your intention by email to caroline.gorton@forestresearch.gov.uk. Any questions regarding this RFQ should be made by email to caroline.gorton@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 10.00hrs on Friday 20th November 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b37ebf-66e1-4fb3-9ee5-68ea3866e0a3 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | FARNHAM |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU10 4LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | East Hampshire |
| Electoral ward | Binsted, Bentley & Selborne |
| Westminster constituency | East Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 22:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b37ebf-66e1-4fb3-9ee5-68ea3866e0a3
- 13 Nov 2020 at 17:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c2d90e6-e454-4779-af88-2cf2dcf2e501

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b37ebf-66e1-4fb3-9ee5-68ea3866e0a3
  13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c2d90e6-e454-4779-af88-2cf2dcf2e501
  13th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/834eb79c-fefd-4ef5-9f0c-d379a57c635e
  Request for Quotation

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