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701576524 - RAF Police Scientific Support Unit (RAFP SSU)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Oct 2021 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the provision of forensic scientific support and reporting to the RAF Police under the title "701576524 - RAF Police Scientific Support Unit (RAFP SSU)." This contract falls under the technical services category and was executed through a direct procurement method, which involved a single tender action below threshold. The contract is active from 1st October 2021 and will last until 31st January 2023, with a total value of £115,668. The services are to be delivered across various locations including the UK and overseas.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic scientific services, particularly those qualified and capable of supporting law enforcement investigations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability designation for SME involvement in this tender. Companies offering services in forensic analysis, evidence processing, and technical reporting would be especially well-suited to compete for future opportunities in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

701576524 - RAF Police Scientific Support Unit (RAFP SSU)

Notice Description

This notice if for Transparency purposes only. This requirement is for the provision of Forensic Scientific Support & Reporting to the RAF Police in pursuance of investigations within the UK and overseas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56a36b95-6434-49ba-837b-b9a7cb4329c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03187ec4-c975-4ef0-b4f4-311709afc81d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,668 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,668 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORCHID CELLMARK LTD TRADING AS CELLMARK FORENSIC SERVICES

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