Notice Information
Notice Title
Scene of Crime Consumables (National)
Notice Description
The intent of this notice is to invite suppliers to engage in consultation with the Authority to inform the future procurement strategy. It is important to note that this is not a call for competition. Any potential providers of these services will need to formally express interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice has been published. The following are high-level anticipated Equipment, Consumables and Chemicals requirements: Please access the EU Supply Portal and express and interest to download the Request for Information document and complete and return the Questionnaire. Please return responses to the questionnaire by Monday 26 June 2023. If you experience any issues accessing or using the EU Supply Portal, please contact; charles.weatherhead@bluelight.police.uk
Lot Information
Scene of Crime Consumables
The following are high-level anticipated Equipment, Consumables and Chemicals requirements: 1) Consumables, equipment & chemicals for use by public authorities to support the investigation of crime, Police forensic laboratories, SARC units and Police Custody locations. 2) Medical, laboratory consumables and equipment 3) Ad-hoc requirements within the field of forensics consumables, products or equipment, chemicals 4) Assembly of specific kits such as; Forensic Medical Kits and Road Traffic Accident Kits Key Objectives of any future contract or framework are; 1) To maintain provision of consumables, equipment and chemicals of the agreed quality parameters outlined in the specification to the Police and other relevant Authorities, supporting effective performance of the criminal justice system. 2) To be mindful of continuous improvement opportunities alongside ensuring compliance with any changes in legislation (including that of the Forensic Service Regulator) that impact on the delivery of the service. Where required recognising and undertaking changes in a timely and agile manner where necessary working in partnership with BLC and Police Forces to address any barriers to efficiency. 3) Ensure availability and timely provision of supplies and equipment is made to the authorities, pro-actively anticipating, identifying and mitigating supply chain risks where these arise. 4) Recognise environmental impact and mitigate issues with reduction in waste and packaging, recycle/use and recycled materials. 5) Utilise national volumes to achieve the best value and economies of scale, where possible sharing benefits and savings achieved with Police Forces. Some products are required to be Forensic DNA Grade for the collection and tamper evident storage to aid the forensic analysis. These products must therefore be in accordance with the definitions of ISO 18385 and PAS 377:2023 . Products will where appropriate, need to follow Forensic Science Regulators Codes of Practice and Conduct for Forensic Science Providers and Practitioners in the Criminal Justice System
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-03d2fd
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015619-2023
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
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
33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
-
- CPV Codes
33100000 - Medical equipments
33140000 - Medical consumables
33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
33141620 - Medical kits
33157400 - Medical breathing devices
33163000 - Tent for medical use
33696500 - Laboratory reagents
33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
33793000 - Laboratory glassware
33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 1 Jun 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 30 Nov 2023Expired
- 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
- Contact Name
- Charles Weatherhead
- Contact Email
- charles.weatherhead@bluelight.police.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 7855983871
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BIRMINGHAM
- Postcode
- B4 6DG
- Post Town
- Birmingham
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG3 West Midlands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG31 Birmingham
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Ladywood
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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