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title: "Vacuum Metal Deposition - VMD1260 Upgrade 2023"
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# Vacuum Metal Deposition - VMD1260 Upgrade 2023

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1a236a7-5275-4041-a7fb-c83f34707fcf

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police's Science section within the Forensic Directorate has awarded a contract for the "Vacuum Metal Deposition - VMD1260 Upgrade 2023" tender to West Technology Systems Limited. The contract involves upgrading a VMD1260 machine with options for automatic gold evaporation, semi-automatic zinc evaporation, and a rotary drive accessory. The contract is valued at £12,000 GBP, with a contract period from November 14, 2023, to November 12, 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure with a tender period ending on November 10, 2023.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for companies in the services industry, especially those providing laboratory equipment upgrades and services. Businesses based in various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and South West, can potentially benefit from participating in similar procurement processes. The contract's focus on laboratory equipment and technology signifies a need for specialized suppliers capable of meeting the stringent warranty requirements set by the Metropolitan Police.

## Notice

The Science section that sits within the Metropolitan Polices Forensic Directorate has a VMD1260 machine that is now 5 years old and needs upgrading. The two options we're look for are as follows; 1. Upgrade of the VMD1260 to provide automatic gold evaporation & semi automatic zinc evaporation - includes all wiring and software upgrade. 2. Upgrade of VMD1260 for a rotary drive accessory - includes all wiring, software and the rotary drive assembly. All parts included. All parts and work to be covered by a minimum of 12 months warranty. 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/076910db-f741-40af-82f3-b377d8776aea |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 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

- 15 Nov 2023 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/076910db-f741-40af-82f3-b377d8776aea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/076910db-f741-40af-82f3-b377d8776aea
  15th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=75353949
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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