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title: "THE SUPPLY OF DUCTLESS LABORATORY CABINETS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03070f"
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buyer: "THE METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
published: "2022-07-06"
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# THE SUPPLY OF DUCTLESS LABORATORY CABINETS

Buyer: THE METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03070f

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service is currently conducting a tender for the "Supply of Ductless Laboratory Cabinets" aimed at acquiring laboratory furniture. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on fume cupboards, with a total contract value of £270,000. The tender, which has been classified under CPV codes relevant to laboratory use, is active and includes a contract duration of 36 months with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The tender period concludes on 2nd August 2022, with submission requirements necessitating electronic or written submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services. Companies that provide ductless fume cabinets and decommissioning services will find this procurement particularly relevant. Competitors capable of demonstrating compliance with health and safety standards, as well as those adept at managing logistical challenges, will be well-suited to respond successfully to this tender. The MPS is looking for suppliers who can ensure minimal disruption during the transition, making this an attractive project for businesses focused on long-term contracts and the provision of maintenance and technical support services.

## Notice

The Authority as the contracting authority is tendering for the supply of Ductless Laboratory Cabinets including the fitting and maintenance during the life of the Goods and disposal of previous cabinets (the Goods and Services) to the MPS. The MPS/Authority is seeking through this tendering process to award a contract with a suitably capable Bidder to provide these Goods and Services for an initial term of 36 months and a unilateral option of the MPS/Authority to extend for further periods up to a maximum of 24 months. The Contracting Authority requires the supply and installation of 29 ductless laboratory cabinets (including maintenance during their expected life) and the decommissioning of existing cabinets. The required products are as follows; 15 x 800mm wide ductless fume cabinets 3 x 1800mm wide ductless fume cabinets 11 x 1200mm wide bio-safety cabinets - Class II Decommissioning must be managed to ensure minimal operational impacts to the Contracting Authority and will be carried out in a manner which ensures the ethical and safe disposal of the 29 existing Labcaire (+) ductless fume hoods and class II biologic safety cabinets which have reached their end of life. The Supplier will be responsible for the logistics of decommissioning twenty-nine (29) cabinets and commissioning / installing twenty-nine (29) cabinets over (ideally) a 6-month period. The Supplier will also provide extensive product and H&S knowledge to ensure a smooth transition, with little or no loss of business continuity and in accordance with ISO17025 for calibration, recalibration and cleaning of the equipment and laboratory.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority requires the supply, installation and maintenance of 29 ductless laboratory cabinets and the decommissioning of existing cabinets. The required products are as follows; 15 x 800mm wide ductless fume cabinets 3 x 1800mm wide ductless fume cabinets 11 x 1200mm wide bio-safety cabinets - Class II Decommissioning must be managed to ensure minimal operational impacts to the Contracting Authority and will be carried out in a manner which ensures the ethical and safe disposal of the 29 existing Labcaire (+) ductless fume hoods and class II biologic safety cabinets which have reached their end of life. The Services must be provided in compliance with ISO17025 Additional information: The contract period is for an initial term of 36 months which may be extended by the parties for further periods up to a maximum of 24 months.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by further periods up to a maximum of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018558-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA15 7ES |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 39141500 - Fume cupboards
- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018558-2022
- 4 Jan 2022 at 18:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000122-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.met.police.uk
- https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
- https://www.met.police.uk/

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