--- title: "Single Source Procurement for the Modification and Future Maintenance of Fume Extraction Cabinets." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-17" --- # Single Source Procurement for the Modification and Future Maintenance of Fume Extraction Cabinets. Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a7.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "Single Source Procurement for the Modification and Future Maintenance of Fume Extraction Cabinets," focusing on repair and maintenance services of gas-detection equipment. The contract was awarded on 8th April 2024 and involves services provided by FumeCare Ltd, headquartered in Formby, Merseyside. This procurement is categorized under the services industry, specifically for toxic substances protection and monitoring, and encompasses maintenance and modification of fume extraction cabinets throughout the UK. The procurement method was "limited," conducted without publication of a prior contract notice, due to technical reasons and lack of competition. The total contract value is approximately £551,000 (ex VAT), with an initial duration of 5 years and up to 4 additional option years. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in maintenance, modification, and technical upgrades of safety-critical equipment. As the original equipment manufacturer, FumeCare Ltd holds unique expertise and capabilities, making them the sole provider capable of fulfilling this contract. Businesses with similar technical specialisations or providing subcontracting services may find this procurement beneficial. This contract is especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in maintaining and upgrading ageing technology to meet modern safety and technical standards. ## Notice Single Source Procurement for the Modification and Future Maintenance of Fume Extraction Cabinets, this will include long term maintenance, and due to the age of the Cabinets, key electronic components are now obsolete and require modification to allow for continued use. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Services providing maintenance and modification works. Options: 4 option years (taken in 1 year increments) ### Procurement Information The Air Commodities team, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a contract with Fumecare Ltd (Fumecare) for the modification and future maintenance of the Fume Extraction Cabinet SP130 (7359-99-8394223 GSE Type Code WAX) (Cabinet). The contract will be an initial 5 years with 4 additional option years to be taken in 1 year increments at the Authorities discretion and have a value of approximately PS551,000 (Ex VAT). In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because Fumecare is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Cabinet and has supported it since it was introduced into service in 1997. Only the OEM has the drawings, information, technical expertise, and tools necessary to support this critically important piece of safety equipment which is used to remove toxic dust, fumes and aerosol vapours when testing aircraft components for early signs of failure such as cracks and metal fatigue. In particular, due to the age of the Cabinet, certain of its key electronic components are now obsolete and only the OEM has the expertise to upgrade them to the required technical and safety standards. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040571-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Apr 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 | £551,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FUMECARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 50413100 - Repair and maintenance services of gas-detection equipment - 90721500 - Toxic substances protection services - 90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2024 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040571-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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