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DNA & Genealogy Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER

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24 May 2018 at 11:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Commemorative Casework Team is seeking to contract DNA and genealogy services as part of an effort to identify historic human remains. The procurement process, classified under laboratory services, is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 20 May 2018. The contract, valued at £300,000, spans from 21 May 2018 to 20 May 2020, with delivery services required in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic analysis, genealogy, and related laboratory services to engage in a high-profile government contract. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with experience in DNA analysis and historical research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid for this contract, offering a chance for growth in a niche but impactful area of public service and heritage preservation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNA & Genealogy Services

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), Commemorative Casework Team are responsible for co-ordinating efforts to establish the identity of historic human remains recovered from battlefields and aircraft crash sites involving British Service personnel and arranging a fitting burial. DNA analysis may be required to assist with confirming the identities of the remains where other methods have proved inconclusive. Genealogy services may also be required to assist in the identification process. The Contract will be for the provision of DNA & Genealogy services. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Gloucester: Laboratory services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319a59c1-60e4-443c-996e-8fe7abcedb42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2018 - 20 May 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER
Contact Name
Clem Cole
Contact Email
defcomrclcc-hocs4mu@mod.uk
Contact Phone
+441452712612

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 1HW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Innsworth
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORCHID CELLMARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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