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title: "Supply of incubators, refrigerators and freezers"
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# Supply of incubators, refrigerators and freezers

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51bd46fd-95f7-4467-9c94-0bcd725bb49f

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of incubators, refrigerators, and freezers, with a total estimated value of £100,000. This open tender, labelled CR2021/22/047, is currently in the active stage and will close for submissions on 15 October 2021 at 14:00 BST. The deliveries are expected to take place across England and Scotland, with contracts commencing from 25 October 2021 and set to run until 31 March 2022. Interested parties must submit their quotations via Dropbox, as specified in the detailed Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive quotations for one or more of the 23 items listed in the RFQ. Suppliers that can demonstrate expertise in the supply and delivery of such goods, especially those able to itemise costs for collection and disposal services, will be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could facilitate growth through establishing or expanding supply relationships with a prominent public sector buyer.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of laboratory-use freezers, refrigerators and incubators. There are now 23 items in total and suppliers may quote for one, some or all of the items, in accordance with the attached RFQ. If quoting for collection and disposal of the equipment being replaced (see the RFQ) please ensure the cost for this is itemised on the pricing schedule submitted. Quotations must be submitted using 'Dropbox' (see the RFQ) and not by email or other means. Additional information: If you are intending to provide a quotation, please notify your intention by email to geoff.mccatty@forestresearch.gov.uk. Please note: In order to use the Dropbox link (required to submit a quote), the RFQ Word document needs to be opened and saved or 'editing enabled'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2fed79-44e1-484f-93f0-70546f354147 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 33152000 - Incubators
- 39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2021 at 16:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2fed79-44e1-484f-93f0-70546f354147
- 11 Oct 2021 at 22:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2fed79-44e1-484f-93f0-70546f354147
- 11 Oct 2021 at 02:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2fed79-44e1-484f-93f0-70546f354147

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2fed79-44e1-484f-93f0-70546f354147
  12th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e41ffb2b-005d-400f-89bb-101dbfa66bdd
  RFQ Attachment - Equipment Listing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f939c50-65b8-4726-beb5-78f6aad10197
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba45df2a-c891-4148-97bd-486c2df072b1
  Ts&Cs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28580a7d-2318-4403-85c7-24bee7ebf80d
  RFQ Attachment - REVISED Equipment Listing (changes shown in red)

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