--- title: "Supply and Installation of 5 Class III Microbiological Safety Cabinets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-578f347e-982e-46b8-af5b-d246e4ad0576" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-578f347e-982e-46b8-af5b-d246e4ad0576" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-578f347e-982e-46b8-af5b-d246e4ad0576.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-578f347e-982e-46b8-af5b-d246e4ad0576.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-07-25" --- # Supply and Installation of 5 Class III Microbiological Safety Cabinets Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-578f347e-982e-46b8-af5b-d246e4ad0576 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-578f347e-982e-46b8-af5b-d246e4ad0576) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-578f347e-982e-46b8-af5b-d246e4ad0576.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract for the supply and installation of five Class III microbiological safety cabinets to Howorth Air Technology. The procurement, classified under "Laboratory furniture" (CPV: 39180000), covers the installation services as well, identified as "Installation services of laboratory equipment" (CPV: 51430000). The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and the contract period stretches from 5th July 2024 to 30th October 2026. The open procedure procurement (below threshold) was completed with a contract value of £1,037,265. The tender stage concluded on 28th February 2024, leading to the award on 5th July 2024, with the awarded contract notice published on 25th July 2024. This tender opens notable opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and installation of specialised laboratory equipment, particularly those adept in handling high biosafety cabinets for hazardous materials. While the opportunity has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, SMEs might still find related sub-contracting opportunities or similar future procurements suitable for their competencies. Businesses in the laboratory equipment supply chain or those looking to expand their portfolio in biosafety containment solutions could benefit from leveraging the insight and standards demonstrated in this procurement process. Such contracts ensure their compliance and ability to meet stringent safety and operational standards, aiding substantial business growth. ## Notice Transparency - Contract Awarded ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c13a8a8-2542-4d9c-927c-df11c0464389 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 4 Jul 2024 - 30 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,037,265 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,037,265 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP4 0JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HOWORTH AIR TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39180000 - Laboratory furniture ## Release History - 25 Jul 2024 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c13a8a8-2542-4d9c-927c-df11c0464389 - 18 Jan 2024 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc853b8f-bba7-4035-af90-9a0e5e2a3c18 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c13a8a8-2542-4d9c-927c-df11c0464389 25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc853b8f-bba7-4035-af90-9a0e5e2a3c18 18th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a13c3001-fcc8-435a-b44e-2d04eeb5967c n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/264557df-c8dd-460e-a269-ab08f22ab132 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56bf8250-1872-405e-be7a-17fdcc4df1b4 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/148dba77-463c-474f-bcfd-df18f1f0ee52 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f796c44a-a18d-49ea-8e0e-cdee5f50637e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fe97b91-b701-456f-b85c-39e2bd6457ea n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adff478e-09d7-4023-9e6f-3c39d32b0598 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6d0fa85-024e-4f3d-92a3-82b996f6a86f n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63d7b167-3a35-4bdb-9bbf-6d34ed3ee421 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c535065-5097-4580-a728-ceedc2ee841d n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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