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Supply of Laser and bench top magnifier for detection and examination of forensic evidence.

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Buyer Address: DO NOT AMEND - Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW61TR, UK

Contact Name: Claire Perry

Contact Email: claire.perry@met.police.uk

Contact Telephone: 02072304144

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
50000.0 GBP
Published
31 Jan 2025, 16:40
Deadline
29 Jan 2025, 16:00
Contract Start
17 Mar 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Jan 2026, 23:59
Category
goods
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Foster & Freeman Ltd
Official Source
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Description

We wish to purchase the following: 1. Portable hand-held light source for the detection & examination of forensic evidence including latent and treated fingermarks, body fluids, accelerants & traces of gun shot residue, illicit drug residues and other minute traces of evidence. Would need to use Blue (447nm) and Green (520nm) wavelengths. Must be secure with activation passcode. Must include specialist safety goggles. 2. Bench top magnifier with multi-wavelength illumination including infrared for the examination and 'marking up' of large items of evidence in the laboratory. 100-240V AC power input. Delivery would be to SE London. Please provide full specification to assist us in awarding this opportunity. Please provide quote via email in response to this opportunity. Additional information: The standard terms and conditions have been attached for your information, if you are unable to comply with our terms and conditions please do not bid for this contract. MPS standards terms will not be amended for contracts less than £50,000 in value.

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