--- title: "Forensic Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7cf96f8a-fdc8-4376-95e1-7098156ffabf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7cf96f8a-fdc8-4376-95e1-7098156ffabf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cf96f8a-fdc8-4376-95e1-7098156ffabf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cf96f8a-fdc8-4376-95e1-7098156ffabf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE" published: "2024-08-02" --- # Forensic Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber Buyer: DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cf96f8a-fdc8-4376-95e1-7098156ffabf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7cf96f8a-fdc8-4376-95e1-7098156ffabf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cf96f8a-fdc8-4376-95e1-7098156ffabf.json) ## Summary Devon and Cornwall Police are currently in the Tender stage seeking a supplier for a Forensic Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber. This procurement is categorized under Clinical forensics equipment and supplies, with additional classifications for installation services of laboratory equipment. The tender process is being conducted as an open procedure above threshold, with submissions required electronically via In-tend by 12:00 on 2nd September 2024. The contract will cover the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the equipment at their Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory, located in South West, United Kingdom, with an expected start and end date from 3rd October 2024 to 2nd October 2027. This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in forensic equipment and laboratory service installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this bid especially suitable, given the operational scale and nature of the requirements. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality forensic laboratory equipment and offering comprehensive support services stand to gain by securing a contract with a respected law enforcement body. This contract entails not only the provision of equipment but also ensuring its maintenance, thereby offering a long-term business relationship. ## Notice South West Forensics (Devon & Cornwall Police) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a new Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber for the Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory. Additional information: Tenderers wishing to submit a tender for this procurement should do so in accordance with the following instructions. The Customer uses In-tend (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home) for all tender submissions and supplier communication within this tendering process. Tenders will only be accepted electronically via In-tend. Further instructions on how to use in-tend are given on the website. Any issues with navigating the system, please email Simon Foster (simon.foster2@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk) and we will send you a detailed step-by-step user guide. For any technical support, including error messages, please contact In-tend on 0845 557 8079 or email support@In-tend.co.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23ae176-c296-4388-ac11-0357032b3cc7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2024 - 2 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE | | Locality | DEVON | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 7HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St Loyes | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment ## Release History - 2 Aug 2024 at 08:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23ae176-c296-4388-ac11-0357032b3cc7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23ae176-c296-4388-ac11-0357032b3cc7 2nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/devoncornwallpolice/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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