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Foster & Freeman Laboratory Equipment Service Contract 2025 - 2026

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: Steven Munford

Contact Email: steven.munford@met.police.uk

Contact Telephone: 02032761891

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
15000.0 GBP
Published
28 Apr 2025, 08:25
Deadline
10 Apr 2025, 15:00
Contract Start
22 Apr 2025, 23:00
Contract End
15 Apr 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
33192500 - Test tubes
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Foster & Freeman Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The Science section that sits within the Metropolitan Polices Forensic Directorate is looking for a company to supply a 12 month Service contract for its forensic machinery located at the Forensic HQ, Lambeth, London. The machinery includes the following; 1. Foster & Freeman MVC5000, MVC3000 and MVC1000 Cyanoacrylate fuming cabinets We expect an annual service visit with additional breakdown visits to site included in the cost if needed. If a breakdown call out is required we expect a site visit within 36 hours to resolve the issue. We understand parts would be extra. 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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