Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc9-53d5-708d-bf0d-4b4cd38177e1/vacuum-metal-deposition-vmd1260-upgrade-2023

awarded GB open procedure

# Vacuum Metal Deposition - VMD1260 Upgrade 2023

[Bip Solutions Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bip-solutions-limited)

Incumbent usually keeps it

Estimated value

£5,000 to £15,000

Published

15 Nov 2023

Deadline

Closed

10 Nov 2023

## Who can bid

- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

The Science section that sits within the Metropolitan Polices Forensic Directorate has a VMD1260 machine that is now 5 years old and needs upgrading. The two options we're look for are as follows;

- Upgrade of the VMD1260 to provide automatic gold evaporation & semi automatic zinc evaporation - includes all wiring and software upgrade.
- Upgrade of VMD1260 for a rotary drive accessory - includes all wiring, software and the rotary drive assembly.

All parts included.

All parts and work to be covered by a minimum of 12 months warranty.

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.

## CPV classification

Test tubes

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c1a236a7-5275-4041-a7fb-c83f34707fcf)

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