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Supply of Wet Forensic Services

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

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21 Apr 2022 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Supply of Wet Forensic Services," which is classified under the laboratory services industry category. This procurement is in the active Tender stage and involves three separate lots covering DNA analysis, drug identification, and toxicology services. The deadline for submitting tenders is 24th May 2022, with the total estimated value of the contract being £1.44 million, lasting for an initial duration of 48 months, expandable by an additional 24 months. Participation requires the completion of specific qualification and tender documentation submitted via the electronic portal CapitaleSourcing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic and laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in DNA profiling, drug analysis, and toxicological testing. Companies that can meet the rigorous standards of the City of London Corporation and have the capability to manage multiple lots would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. Given the focus on comprehensive forensic services, suppliers with a strong track record in analytical services, laboratory environments, and adherence to legal and regulatory standards will find ample opportunities to engage in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Wet Forensic Services

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation invites Tenders to provide a submission for the provision of Wet Forensic Services under 3 Lots. Lot 1 - DNA PACE, Examination, Recovery and Profiling Lot 2 - Drug identification and Analysis Lot 3 - Toxicology Casework and Toxicology Analysis of Biological Samples The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - DNA PACE, Examination, Recovery and Profiling

The City of London Corporation invites tenders to provide a submission for the provision of Wet Forensic Services under: Lot 1 - DNA PACE, Examination, Recovery and Profiling This lot will be used for the provision of profiling PACE DNA samples and submitting the resulting profile for search and potential inclusion on the National DNA Database (NDNAD) as well as casework, interpretation, comparison and analysis including but not limited to handwriting, footwear and trace evidence. Further details can be found within the specification. The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months.

Options: The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months.

Lot 2 - Drug identification and Analysis

The City of London Corporation invites tenders to provide a submission for the provision of Wet Forensic Services. Lot 2 - Drug identification and Analysis Quantify or count submitted substances and identify any drugs and/or associated additives, in line with the City of London Police Forensic Strategy. Further details can be found within the specification documents. The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months.

Options: The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months.

Lot 3 - Toxicology Casework and Toxicology Analysis of Biological Samples

The City of London Corporation invites tenders to provide a submission for the provision of Wet Forensic Services. Lot 3 - Toxicology Casework and Toxicology Analysis of Biological Samples This lot will be utilised in cases where toxicology is the sole or key requirement of the investigation. This will include unexplained/suspicious deaths and sexual offences, both of which will require results to be provided in a timely fashion. Provide an analytical service to analyse a blood or urine sample for the presence of common drugs of abuse or alcohol and quantify concentrations. If required, to interpret the effects of identified substances on behaviour, including road traffic offence samples. Further details can be found within the specification documentation. The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months.

Options: The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032f3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010400-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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