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title: "THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GLUE LABORATORY CABINETS"
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buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
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# THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GLUE LABORATORY CABINETS

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8e13e61-600c-449c-a189-092ca8678af3

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of glue laboratory cabinets, including installation and ongoing maintenance, at their premises in Lambeth, London. This procurement falls under the industry category of clinical forensics equipment and supplies, with the tender reference "Coupa ref 1286." The procurement process commenced with an open procedure and reached the award stage with the finalisation date for the contract set on 14 November 2024. The project value is £282,930 GBP, and the contract period will span from 14 November 2024 to 14 November 2029, reflecting a comprehensive commitment to ensure high operational standards and continued support.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability requirements mentioned. It opens avenues for companies to engage with a high-profile client such as the Metropolitan Police Service. Firms with capabilities in supplying and maintaining forensic laboratory equipment stand to benefit greatly by demonstrating their expertise and reliability in handling such critical infrastructure. The long-term nature of the contract, alongside the potential need for decommissioning old cabinets, further presents potential for repeated business engagements and ongoing service relationships.

## Notice

To supply and install twelve (12) new glue fuming (CNA) cabinets at the Authority's Premises at Lambeth and provide ongoing support and maintenance for a specified period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d953e51-8077-4438-9133-cec6777e1eb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £282,930 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £282,930 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW6 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park |
| Westminster constituency | Queen's Park and Maida Vale |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOSTER AND FREEMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d953e51-8077-4438-9133-cec6777e1eb8
- 23 Aug 2023 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82aa3261-8c21-4731-a868-8fd2289a5573

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d953e51-8077-4438-9133-cec6777e1eb8
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82aa3261-8c21-4731-a868-8fd2289a5573
  23rd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.met.police.uk/

## Provenance

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