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title: "Forensic Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048703"
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# Forensic Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber

Buyer: SWPPS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048703

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## Summary

South West Forensics, part of Devon and Cornwall Police, has completed the procurement process for a new Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber to be installed in their Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory. This contract, classified under "Clinical forensics equipment and supplies" (CPV code 33950000), is valued at £256,200 and was awarded to West Technology Systems Ltd. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 10th October 2024. The project covers supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, and falls within the UKK43 region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the clinical forensics equipment industry, particularly those specialising in high-quality laboratory installations. With emphasis on quality (70%) and social value (10%), and a portion of the evaluation based on price (20%), companies with robust solutions in forensic technology could gain a foothold in public safety and forensic sectors through such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative capabilities and competitive pricing models stand to benefit significantly from engaging in similar contracts with regional authorities like SWPPS.

## Notice

South West Forensics (Devon and Cornwall Police) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a new Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber for the Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South West Forensics (Devon & Cornwall Police) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a new Vacuum Metal Deposition Chamber for the Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory. Additional information: The Customer uses In-tend (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home) for all tender submissions and supplier communication within this tendering process. Tenders will only be accepted electronically via In-tend. If have any issues please email Simon Foster (simon.foster2@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk) and we will send you a detailed step-by-step user guide on how to use In-Tend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032575-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £256,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWPPS |
| Locality | MIDDLEMOOR |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032575-2024
- 2 Aug 2024 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024240-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/

## Provenance

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