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title: "Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2025 - 2026"
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# Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2025 - 2026

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cce63d2-4bc2-41d0-9e94-52ca6eff0582

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## Summary

The procurement process concerning the "Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2025-2026" has been completed and the award was made active on 15th April 2025. This contract, initiated by the Metropolitan Police's Forensic Directorate in London, sought a 12-month service agreement for forensic machinery such as fuming cabinets across its Forensic HQ in Lambeth. The open procurement method was used under an open procedure for contracts below the threshold, with the tender having closed on 10th April 2025. The service contract spans from 23rd April 2025 to 15th April 2026, catering to a range of regions across the UK, including London, the East Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber, with an estimated value of £15,000.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in laboratory equipment servicing and maintenance. Companies proficient in prompt, on-site service delivery within stringent timescales, such as response within 36 hours for breakdowns, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Businesses across the UK, particularly those with expertise in maintaining high-precision forensic equipment, could benefit significantly from such a contract, aligning with industry categories such as laboratory apparatus and installation services of laboratory equipment. The contract's nature may appeal more to established firms rather than SMEs or VCSEs, given the high standards and specific equipment involved.

## Notice

The Science section that sits within the Metropolitan Polices Forensic Directorate is looking for a company to supply a 12 month Service contract for its forensic machinery located at the Forensic HQ, Lambeth, London. The machinery includes the following; 1. Foster & Freeman MVC5000, MVC3000 and MVC1000 Cyanoacrylate fuming cabinets We expect an annual service visit with additional breakdown visits to site included in the cost if needed. If a breakdown call out is required we expect a site visit within 36 hours to resolve the issue. We understand parts would be extra. Additional information: The standard terms and conditions have been attached for your information, if you are unable to comply with our terms and conditions please do not bid for this contract. MPS standards terms will not be amended for contracts less than PS50,000 in value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44ccfaf-27c2-49f5-b01b-117ccb348861 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2025 - 15 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,080 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOSTER & FREEMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33192500 - Test tubes
- 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39141500 - Fume cupboards
- 42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories
- 42671100 - Laboratory tool carriers
- 42671110 - Test tube racks for baths
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
- 42931110 - Floor-model centrifuges
- 42931120 - Tabletop centrifuges
- 42931130 - Inserts for centrifuges
- 42931140 - Rotary equipment for centrifuges
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44ccfaf-27c2-49f5-b01b-117ccb348861

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44ccfaf-27c2-49f5-b01b-117ccb348861
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=92580547
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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