Future opportunity

Ductless Laboratory Cabinets

  • Metropolitan Police Service

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-000122

Published 4 January 2022, 6:15pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Metropolitan Police Service

Commercial Services, C/O Post Room at Marlowe House, 105 Station Road, Sidcup

KENT

DA15 7ES

Contact

Emma Rice

Email

Emma.Rice@met.police.uk

Telephone

+44 7554223135

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.met.police.uk/

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Public order and safety


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Ductless Laboratory Cabinets

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 39180000 - Laboratory furniture

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The Contracting Authority requires the supply and installation of 32 ductless laboratory cabinets (including maintenance during their expected life) and the decommissioning of existing cabinets.

The required products are as follows;

17 x 800mm wide ductless fume cabinets

1 x 1800mm wide ductless fume cabinets

14 x 1200mm wide bio-safety cabinets - Class II

Decommissioning must be managed to ensure minimal operational impacts to the Contracting Authority and will be carried out in a manner which ensures the ethical and safe disposal of the 32 existing Labcaire (+) ductless fume hoods and class II biologic safety cabinets which have reached their end of life.

The Supplier will provide suitable replacement cabinets which meet the requirements of the Authority's Statement of Requirement performing the same functions as the current cabinets and occupying the same bench footprint, with benches designed to hold cabinets of a set weight and size only.

The Supplier will be responsible for the logistics of decommissioning thirty-two (32) cabinets and commissioning / installing thirty-two (32) cabinets over (ideally) a 6-month period.

The Supplier will also provide extensive product and H&S knowledge to ensure a smooth transition, with little or no loss of business continuity and in accordance with ISO17025 for cleaning of the equipment and laboratory.

The Supplier will ensure the Goods will meet the Authority's COSHH requirements to extract all noxious fumes and vapours from the activities they do.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £250,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
  • 98391000 - Decommissioning services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London
Main site or place of performance

The installation and commissioning and decommissioning will be required at the MPS' laboratories in Lambeth, London.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Contracting Authority requires the supply and installation of 32 ductless laboratory cabinets (including maintenance during their expected life) and the decommissioning of existing cabinets.

The required products are as follows;

17 x 800mm wide ductless fume cabinets

1 x 1800mm wide ductless fume cabinets

14 x 1200mm wide bio-safety cabinets - Class II

Decommissioning must be managed to ensure minimal operational impacts to the Contracting Authority and will be carried out in a manner which ensures the ethical and safe disposal of the 32 existing Labcaire (+) ductless fume hoods and class II biologic safety cabinets which have reached their end of life.

In commissioning / decommissioning the Supplier will;

- Deep clean new equipment in accordance with UKAS ISO 17025 accredited practices, following delivery.

- Deep clean and prepare the Authority's premises (in accordance with ISO17025) in conjunction with the Authority's staff.

- Decontaminate (sterilise) current equipment prior to removal.

- Manage removal of current equipment and suitable disposal in accordance with relevant Environmental regulations.

- Install new equipment, calibrate and certify to ensure compliance with the BS EN standards specified below.

- Provide equipment awareness and training to the Authority's staff for up to 25 people.

Standards

1. Cleaning in accordance with IS017025 (equipment and premises)

2. The Supplier will ensure all cabinets are compliant to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and should be maintained as follows:

Microbiological Safety Cabinet: The following testing procedures are in accordance with BS EN 12469:2000

Recirculating Fume Cabinet: The following testing procedures are in accordance with BS EN 7989:2001

Ducted Fume Cupboard: The following testing procedures are in accordance with BS EN 14175.

Maintenance and repair will be provided in compliance with the following timescales;

The Supplier shall resolve equipment issues within 2 Working Days of being notified of the issue by the Authority.

The Supplier shall maintain sufficient parts kept in stock so the cabinet could be put back into service as soon as a possible to minimise operational impact to the Authority.

The Supplier will provide consumable filters every two (2) years, if not required sooner.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

25 January 2022


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

A questionnaire to assess the marketplace ability to meet the Authority's basic requirements is set out within the Coupa site. Potential bidders are encouraged to complete this questionnaire so that the Authority can take into account marketplace feedback prior to publishing this opportunity.