--- title: "Thermal Desorption Tube conditioners and Tubes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51220193-5f3b-4b98-8a13-ad6312b4d27b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51220193-5f3b-4b98-8a13-ad6312b4d27b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51220193-5f3b-4b98-8a13-ad6312b4d27b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51220193-5f3b-4b98-8a13-ad6312b4d27b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2024-11-29" --- # Thermal Desorption Tube conditioners and Tubes Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51220193-5f3b-4b98-8a13-ad6312b4d27b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51220193-5f3b-4b98-8a13-ad6312b4d27b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51220193-5f3b-4b98-8a13-ad6312b4d27b.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has completed the procurement process for the supply of thermal desorption tube conditioners and tubes for the Threat Mitigation Technologies department, aimed at developing an innovative explosives vapour detection system. This tender falls under the laboratory equipment category and is classified with CPV codes 38437000, 42122500, and 73431000. The competitive quotation procurement method with a below-threshold competitive process was used. The awarded contract commenced on 29th November 2024 and will end on 31st March 2025, with the tender period concluding on 26th November 2024. This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers with expertise in laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in explosive detection technologies and thermal desorption. Ideal contenders are businesses familiar with the stringent requirements of operational policing and security environments. Engaging in this contract can permit suppliers to showcase their capabilities, gain a prestigious client in the form of the MPS, and potentially secure future contracts within the public safety and security sectors. The contract, valued at £20,927 GBP, was awarded to a non-disclosed supplier, highlighting the opportunity for other businesses to prepare for similar future tenders. ## 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 capability is the development of explosives detection capabilities for various operational requirements and infrastructures. As such, a requirement has arisen for the development of a novel explosives vapour detection system based on collection of vapours through a pre-concentration media that can be thermally desorbed to inject the vapours into a highly sensitive and selective detection system. Therefore, the supply of appropriate thermal desorption tubes and tube conditioners to enable the reuse of up to 20 thermal desorption tubes 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 26/11/2024 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/773c6dfa-38df-4cc7-9417-567aad6a2952 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £20,927 | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories - 42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories - 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment ## Release History - 29 Nov 2024 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/773c6dfa-38df-4cc7-9417-567aad6a2952 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/773c6dfa-38df-4cc7-9417-567aad6a2952 29th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=87671808 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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