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Scenes of Crime Consumables & Equipment (FCN)

THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DORSET

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17 Aug 2022 at 11:27

Planning

17 Aug 2022 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset is inviting tenders for the procurement of Scenes of Crime Consumables & Equipment (FCN) under the main procurement category of goods. The contract aims to provide consumables, equipment, and chemicals for Scene of Crime Investigations to the 43 Police Forces of England and Wales, along with other relevant authorities in the UK. The procurement process is in the planning stage, and interested parties can view more information on the FCN website.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in clinical forensics, laboratory supplies, medical consumables, and forensic equipment to compete for the supply of goods to support crime investigations. The Forensic Capability Network, hosted by Dorset Police, is seeking responses from potential suppliers to shape the Selection and Award process. Interested parties can express their interest by completing a brief questionnaire provided by the FCN's Senior Commercial Manager.

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Notice Title

Scenes of Crime Consumables & Equipment (FCN)

Notice Description

The Forensic Capability Network is seeking to establish a contract model for use by the 43 Police Forces of England and Wales, and potentially other relevant authorities in the UK. The contract will provide service delivery of the consumables, equipment and chemicals related to Scene of Crime Investigation as part of the effective performance of the criminal justice system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of consumables, equipment & chemicals for use by relevant Authorities to support the investigation of crime. Assembly of specific kits such as for example, Forensic Medical Kits and Road Traffic Accident Kits Medical, laboratory consumables and equipment Ad-hoc requirements within the field of forensics consumables, products or equipment, chemicals Authorities as a minimum are the 43 Police Forces in England and Wales, including the Police forensic laboratories, SARC units and Police Custody locations. In addition, Fire & Rescue, MOJ Prisons and MOD Army and other UK authorities. Additional information: This Prior Notice is seeking Preliminary Market Consultation. Interested Providers/Suppliers can request a short questionnaire from the Forensic Capability Network. All responses will assist in the development of a more focused specification and insights of this consultation may be used to shape the Selection and Award process of a further competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035f4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022793-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

03111100 - Soya beans

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141620 - Medical kits

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33793000 - Laboratory glassware

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DORSET
Additional Buyers

FORENSIC CAPABILITY NETWORK (DORSET POLICE)

Contact Name
David McDonald
Contact Email
david.mcdonald@dorset.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07935013570

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT2 8DZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
West Purbeck
Westminster Constituency
South Dorset

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