--- title: "Requirement for up to 15 x Particle Cabinets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9da9b35e-c02d-4f82-9938-96d1f8f34626" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9da9b35e-c02d-4f82-9938-96d1f8f34626" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da9b35e-c02d-4f82-9938-96d1f8f34626.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da9b35e-c02d-4f82-9938-96d1f8f34626.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2020-08-27" --- # Requirement for up to 15 x Particle Cabinets Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9da9b35e-c02d-4f82-9938-96d1f8f34626 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9da9b35e-c02d-4f82-9938-96d1f8f34626) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da9b35e-c02d-4f82-9938-96d1f8f34626.json) ## Summary The Home Office has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of up to 15 Particle Cabinets (also known as fume cupboards), classified under the CPV code for checking and testing apparatus. This tender is currently in the award stage, following a successful bidding period that ended on the 7th of August 2020. The contract consists of two parts, with a goods contract commencing on the 1st of September 2020 and running until the 28th of February 2021, alongside a services contract effective from the 1st of October 2020 to the 30th of September 2025. The total contract value is £60,000, with delivery expected within the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the equipment supply and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory or medical equipment. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in the supply, installation, and servicing of sophisticated testing apparatus would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initial focus on goods followed by longer-term service provisions allows for strategic engagement in a growing market segment related to health and safety equipment within public sector institutions. ## Notice The supply, installation, commissioning & then servicing of Particle Cabinets (sometimes known as 'Fume Cupboards') Additional information: There will be 2 parts to the contract awarded to the successful bidder. A 'goods' contract valid from 01.09.20 to 28.02.21 & also a 'services' contract valid from from 01.10.20 to 30.09.25. Any questions, queries or clarifications regarding this tender should be submitted to Paul.Tooke@homeoffice.gov.uk by Wednesday 5th August 2020 at 12 noon at the latest. All written submissions should be submitted to Paul.Tooke@homeoffice.gov.uk by 12 noon on Friday 7th August 2020 at the latest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23219f3f-b1ca-40da-ae06-6221bb62be46 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Aug 2020 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £60,000 | | 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 | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WIDESPREAD SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus - 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment ## Release History - 27 Aug 2020 at 10:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23219f3f-b1ca-40da-ae06-6221bb62be46 - 26 Aug 2020 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23219f3f-b1ca-40da-ae06-6221bb62be46 - 4 Aug 2020 at 09:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc11b2f-8e7a-4824-b31e-eb52bb7e7f97 - 30 Jul 2020 at 08:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc11b2f-8e7a-4824-b31e-eb52bb7e7f97 - 20 Jul 2020 at 07:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc11b2f-8e7a-4824-b31e-eb52bb7e7f97 - 14 Jul 2020 at 13:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc11b2f-8e7a-4824-b31e-eb52bb7e7f97 - 3 Jul 2020 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc11b2f-8e7a-4824-b31e-eb52bb7e7f97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23219f3f-b1ca-40da-ae06-6221bb62be46 27th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc11b2f-8e7a-4824-b31e-eb52bb7e7f97 4th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0ed7d04-a5b6-46ce-a213-0cb9ba4581de Specification of Requirement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43bfb137-a812-4ecb-ad7d-6d6779dbb1db Terms & conditions that will apply to all purchases via the awarded contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ede9684a-a756-4cdc-8346-d9bdbb0caa44 Updated Specification of Requirement document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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