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title: "Supply of Laser and bench top magnifier for detection and examination of forensic evidence."
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# Supply of Laser and bench top magnifier for detection and examination of forensic evidence.

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b335cd56-bdab-4aa5-b95a-21f2bf89b081

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## Summary

BIP Solutions Limited, based in the UK, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of forensic laboratory equipment. The procurement, titled "Supply of Laser and bench top magnifier for detection and examination of forensic evidence," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender covers a variety of regions including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The contract was awarded to Foster & Freeman Ltd on 30 January 2025, with the contract period running from 17 March 2025 to 31 January 2026. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a catalogue purchase, with a total value of £27,808.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic and laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in developing and supplying advanced detection tools, such as hand-held light sources and bench top magnifiers with multi-wavelength illumination, should find this procurement relevant. The tender emphasised the need for specific technical capabilities, indicating that businesses possessing advanced technical proficiency and the ability to meet BIP Solutions Limited’s stringent standards are well-suited to participate. Such contracts can enhance business portfolios and provide exposure to substantial public sector projects.

## Notice

We wish to purchase the following: 1. Portable hand-held light source for the detection & examination of forensic evidence including latent and treated fingermarks, body fluids, accelerants & traces of gun shot residue, illicit drug residues and other minute traces of evidence. Would need to use Blue (447nm) and Green (520nm) wavelengths. Must be secure with activation passcode. Must include specialist safety goggles. 2. Bench top magnifier with multi-wavelength illumination including infrared for the examination and 'marking up' of large items of evidence in the laboratory. 100-240V AC power input. Delivery would be to SE London. Please provide full specification to assist us in awarding this opportunity. Please provide quote via email in response to this opportunity. 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/e06a6105-939e-4adb-abbe-b394649c7769 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,808 |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e06a6105-939e-4adb-abbe-b394649c7769

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e06a6105-939e-4adb-abbe-b394649c7769
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=89676607
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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