Tender

Forensics - National Crime Agency

NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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07 Mar 2024 at 13:45

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07 Mar 2024 at 09:28

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28 Feb 2024 at 14:36

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28 Feb 2024 at 14:35

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28 Feb 2024 at 14:35

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27 Feb 2024 at 18:23

Summary of the contracting process

The National Crime Agency is inviting tenders for the provision of analytical forensic services across a wide range of disciplines in a procurement process titled "Forensics - National Crime Agency". The contract will last eight years and is split into three contracts. The tender period ends on March 11, 2024, and the contract period starts on April 1, 2025, lasting until March 31, 2033. This procurement is in the services category with a value of £3,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the delivery addresses include various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender by the National Crime Agency presents an opportunity for suppliers to deliver forensic capability across different services, emphasising quality, value, legal, and forensic compliance. Businesses with expertise in clinical forensics equipment and supplies would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The tender creates potential for business growth for SMEs focusing on providing analytical forensic services. Suppliers interested in bidding for one or more contracts should take note of the deadline on March 11, 2024, and the 8-year contract duration.

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Notice Title

Forensics - National Crime Agency

Notice Description

C0985 Forensics - Consumables The National Crime Agency protects the public from serious and organised crime; and is inviting tenders for the provision of analytical forensic services across a wide range of disciplines playing a pivotal role in its mission. These tenders present an exciting opportunity for Suppliers with expertise in delivering forensic capability against a comprehensive range of services, that combine quality, value , legal and forensic compliance. The contract duration will be for eight (8) years and split into three contracts. Suppliers have the option of bidding for one or more contracts. Contract C0985 Forensic Consumables The Authority is looking to award a single contract for this requirement. Other related Tenders open: For Contract C0983 Traditional Forensics - The Authority is seeking to award a single contract for a managed service utilising sub-contracting arrangements to deliver all disciplines. Suppliers will be required to manage complex cases and be multi-disciplined. It is intended that work submitted under this contract will be managed on a split basis. Contract C0984 Forensics - Digital & Technology the Authority is looking to award to multiple suppliers For more info: https://nca-atamis.my.site.com/ProSpend_eSourcing_Community_registration?locale=uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7afef2d6-8780-48c1-981b-d08d9cc9f277
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9117dfe2-d750-4ef4-8997-cad642ea1b9d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY
Contact Name
Alex Robson
Contact Email
alex.robson@nca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE11 5EN
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Newington
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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