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FEWS Forensic Testing Services

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 Oct 2021 at 14:02

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15 Sep 2021 at 09:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the contract titled "FEWS Forensic Testing Services." This initiative falls within the research and development services sector, primarily focused on providing forensic testing conducted by ISO 17025 accredited providers. The tender period closed on 13th October 2021, with a contract duration starting from 18th October 2021 to 31st March 2022. The total contract value is set at £140,000, with a minimum financial threshold of £50,000 for entrants. Interested parties can access detailed information through the defence sourcing portal.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in forensic analysis and related consultancy services. Given the contract's focus on ISO standards and cybersecurity measures deemed very low, companies with appropriate accreditation and experience in delivering forensic testing services are particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this contract could enhance an organisation's reputation while expanding its service offerings within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FEWS Forensic Testing Services

Notice Description

Dstl are running an open competition for a multi-year call-off agreement for ISO 17025 accredited Forensic Service Providers to undertake forensic testing of samples to an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited standard; whereby requirements shall be managed on a task-by-task basis. The opportunity is currently advertised on the defence sourcing portal and can be viewed at https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/52262/detail.si Please note that the Cyber Security requirement for this procurement has been defined as Very Low(Reference - RAR-NQ835KEP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b2b151e-53e3-45f7-ab21-12285a703993
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfd1ae1-18c7-4044-bac1-ec2925df0c59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROFINS CEREO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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