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Pilot Border Force Forensic Testing Services

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2024 at 13:12

TenderAmendment

18 Mar 2024 at 10:46

TenderAmendment

14 Mar 2024 at 15:20

Tender

14 Mar 2024 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently running a tender process for the provision of "Pilot Border Force Forensic Testing Services" in the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) with a contract value of £90,000. The tender period ends on April 4, 2024, and the contract period is from April 17, 2024, to April 16, 2025. The buying organisation is the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, England. The main purpose of the procurement is to provide forensic testing services for goods to protect staff and confirm the presence of prohibited substances.

This tender opportunity for the "Pilot Border Force Forensic Testing Services" presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the drug detection apparatus industry to compete for a government contract. It is well-suited for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio by providing niche services to government agencies like Border Force. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the registration requirements on the Home Office eSourcing Portal and be prepared to offer innovative solutions to help Border Force protect its frontline staff effectively.

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Notice Title

Pilot Border Force Forensic Testing Services

Notice Description

Border Force are seeking ways to protect staff on the front line and provide a forensic testing service for goods in three use cases: Before adoption by our prosecuting partner, NCA, to confirm the presence of prohibited substances. When items have been seized following an indication of a prohibited substance and then appealed leading to condemnation cases. Where no safe through barrier testing is available and the goods are suspected of being high harm. Under this Agreement, the following shall be out of scope - Drug and alcohol testing of BF staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8e8a3a8-02de-4fe4-aad3-b72e3abc48e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f49146b7-07fc-4eab-acae-6b04f90012a8
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2024 - 16 Apr 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Lowri Willis
Contact Email
lowri.willis1@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCOTEC

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