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Forensic consumables for DNA processing

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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06 Oct 2021 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has recently concluded a procurement process for forensic consumables intended for DNA processing. This procurement, categorised under laboratory reagents, involved a total contract value of £44,488.40 and was executed as a single tender action due to its nature being below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 29th January 2021 and ended on 30th September 2021, with the award being published on 6th October 2021. The goods were to be delivered to London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the field of laboratory supplies and forensic consumables. Suppliers specialising in provision of reagents and consumables for DNA processing, particularly those with capabilities for large-scale production, would be well positioned to compete for future contracts with the Metropolitan Police Service. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined purchasing process, which may encourage suppliers to engage with similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Forensic consumables for DNA processing

Notice Description

Forensic consumables for DNA processing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b04326fa-d397-465b-9590-1370741be53b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775dde51-938c-48e6-a915-3325523f0898
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,488 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,488 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 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
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

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