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title: "TEIS-XL Dual Gas Controller and Infuser Design for Vapour Sample Acquisition"
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# TEIS-XL Dual Gas Controller and Infuser Design for Vapour Sample Acquisition

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43719759-a13c-495c-bd58-e94df12bd19c

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## Summary

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, acting on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), has awarded a contract for the design and production of the TEIS-XL Dual Gas Controller and Infuser for Vapour Sample Acquisition. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 35121000 (Security equipment), falls within the industry category of security equipment and related services. The entire procurement process has reached the award stage, with electronic quotations having been due by 16:00 on 13 December 2024. The contract, valued at £15,084 GBP, aims to enhance the Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) capabilities of the MPS. The project will span from 18 December 2024 to 28 March 2025, covering the manufacturing and integration of nitrogen gas flow control systems across multiple locations, including the UK and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in security equipment, particularly those with experience in gas control systems and integration with mass spectrometry. Companies like Mass Spec Analytical Ltd, which won the contract, demonstrate the required expertise and capability to execute such innovative projects. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete for these types of contracts, given their suitability and potential for contributing to advanced technological solutions for public safety in diverse settings. Participating in this procurement process can enhance a company's portfolio and establish them as a reliable partner in high-stakes technical development projects.

## Notice

The Threat Mitigation Technologies department within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) provides technical advice and capabilities to a range of operational policing customer groups. One existing capability is that of Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) capabilities for various operational requirements and infrastructures. As such, a requirement has arisen for the construction of dual gas controllers for vapour sampling acquisition, so as to enable a Nitrogen gas input as a push gas for injection of desorbed vapours into a Sciex 3500 Mass Spectrometer, while also providing a suitable Nitrogen gas flow into a Markes TC20 tube conditioning unit. The contract should include; the manufacture of the completed systems each with control and metered levels of Nitrogen gas each with a manual valve opening injection system to be deployed at least 1 meter from the control box integration capability of the systems into the current Nitrogen gas supply. Similarly, with the inclusion of the vapour development capability, an additional adduct gas infusion system will be required to increase the sensitivity of the positive mode spectrometer analysis of certain analytes of interest. The design of this should be developed so as it is accessible and can be easily observed to show that it is ready for use when the system is started. The manufactures and integration of these will be required and should be included within the delivery. Any supplier responding to this opportunity must demonstrate that they have appropriate expertise and experience to complete this work successfully. Additional information: Electronic quotations must be emailed back to richard.warren2@met.police.uk no later than 16:00 on 13/12/2024 Any supplier responding to this opportunity must demonstrate that they have appropriate expertise and experience to complete this work successfully. The quotations should include all the points detailed in this request for quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6fb5bfe-bb31-4d0d-b17a-c6e169029a15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,084 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASS SPEC ANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 73421000 - Development of security equipment
- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6fb5bfe-bb31-4d0d-b17a-c6e169029a15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6fb5bfe-bb31-4d0d-b17a-c6e169029a15
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=86956151
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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