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title: "Vacuum Metal Deposition 6 month service visit 10/23"
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# Vacuum Metal Deposition 6 month service visit 10/23

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c021f0b9-274a-4811-bd8d-bfdc502025bb

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police's Science section, part of the Forensic Directorate, is seeking a company to supply a 6-month service visit for its forensic machinery located at the Forensic HQ in Lambeth, London. This tender, titled "Vacuum Metal Deposition 6 month service visit 10/23", falls under the industry category of laboratory equipment services. The contract period starts on October 6, 2023, and ends on April 28, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), with a tender deadline of October 3, 2023. BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED is the buying organization, and the contract has been awarded to West Technology Systems Limited.

This procurement opportunity for laboratory equipment services presents a chance for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector to compete. Companies that specialize in laboratory, optical and precision equipment, laboratory pumps and accessories, centrifuges, and installation services of laboratory equipment would be well-suited to bid for this contract. With a contract value of £15,000 and a contract period of 6 months, this opportunity offers a steady project for the successful bidder to grow their business and establish a relationship with the Metropolitan Police.

## Notice

The Science section that sits within the Metropolitan Polices Forensic Directorate is looking for a company to supply a 6 month Service visit for its forensic machinery located at the Forensic HQ, Lambeth, London. The machinery includes the following; 1. VMD1260 Service Includes: * Chamber Deep Clean (includes consumables) * Chiller Minor Service * Service Exchange Gauges PKR280 & PKR361 * Gold/Silver Boats * Zinc Boats * Full system test All parts included (excludes labour). We expect a 6 month service visit and 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/4838b9d8-a4cb-46d7-bb03-8c6252643273 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2023 - 28 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | 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 | WEST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS |

## 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

- 9 Oct 2023 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4838b9d8-a4cb-46d7-bb03-8c6252643273

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4838b9d8-a4cb-46d7-bb03-8c6252643273
  9th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=74268054
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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