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title: "Scientific Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b76f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER"
published: "2024-11-18"
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# Scientific Services

Buyer: LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b76f

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## Summary

The London Fire Commissioner is seeking suppliers for the provision of Scientific Services under an open procurement method. This tender, titled "Scientific Services," falls within the scientific prospecting services industry category (CPV 71351700) and involves services in London (Region UKI32). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 PM on 10th December 2024. The awarded contracts are expected to commence on 10th January 2025, following the bid opening on the same day. Key features of the tender include two lots: Lot 1 for 24/7 Blue Light Attendance and Lot 2 for Standard Hours Blue Light Attendance, each with a contract period of 1800 days and valued at GBP 7,000,000. The procurement includes written submissions only, with no variants allowed.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in scientific services, especially those with capabilities in research, testing, and providing technical simulators. Companies with expertise in handling urgent and non-urgent scientific support for emergency services will find this tender particularly relevant. The high contract value and long duration offer sustained business opportunities. Additionally, the procurement's coverage by the GPA and adherence to a mandatory standstill period ensure transparency and fairness, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

The provision of Scientific Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Scientific Services with 24/7 Blue Light Attendance

Lot 1 - Scientific Services with 24/7 Blue Light Attendance

Renewal: N/A

Lot 2 - Scientific Services with Standard Hours Blue Light Attendance

Lot 2 - Scientific Services with Standard Hours Blue Light Attendance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037241-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | n/a |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI32 Westminster |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 71351700 - Scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037241-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.london-fire.gov.uk
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders

## Provenance

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