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title: "Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2021 - 2022"
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# Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2021 - 2022

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a017e61f-9939-4033-973d-9ca17f21a5b0

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service is initiating a tender for a 12-month service contract for forensic laboratory equipment, including fuming cabinets and electrostatic document analysis machines, located at their Forensic HQ in Lambeth, London. This procurement falls under the services category and is governed by an open procedure, with a contract period starting from 30 April 2021 to 29 April 2022. Quotations were to be submitted by 16 March 2019, but the award was officially announced on 1 April 2021, with a minimum value of £26,000 and the total contract value set at £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and servicing. Companies that can provide timely service visits and are equipped to handle a range of forensic machinery would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the acute service level expectations, including a maximum response time of 36 hours for breakdown calls, businesses with robust logistics and technical support are encouraged to consider this opportunity for growth within the public procurement sector.

## 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 2. Foster & Freeman Electo Static Document Analysis machine 3. Recover 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. Electronic quotations must be emailed back to steven.munford@met.police.uk no later than 16th March 2019 The quotations should include all the points detailed in this request for quotation. Please note that quotes provided must be fully inclusive outlining costs such as delivery. The Metropolitan Police Service is famed around the world and has a unique place in the history of policing. It is by far the largest of the police services that operate in the UK. The Royal Parks Constabulary has now become part of the MPS. Today, the MPS employs approximately 31,141 officers, 13,661 police staff, 414 traffic wardens and 2,106 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), and, since the realignment of police boundaries in April 2000, it covers an area of 620 square miles and a population of 7.2million. Staff of the MPS (other than police officers) are employed by the MPA but the power to appoint and dismiss them vests in the Commissioner. The MPS covers the area broadly within the boundaries of the M25. Day-to-day policing is the responsibility of 32 Borough Operational Command Units supported by centralised specialist policing units and other management, admin and support functions. 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. 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/0f453c9f-c15f-4b03-a101-8b4069913638 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLJ South East (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

- 6 Apr 2021 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f453c9f-c15f-4b03-a101-8b4069913638

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f453c9f-c15f-4b03-a101-8b4069913638
  6th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=54590235
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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