Tender

Forensic DNA and Questioned Document Analysis Services

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Dec 2023 at 14:08

Tender

19 Dec 2023 at 18:14

TenderUpdate

12 Sep 2023 at 17:24

Planning

12 Sep 2023 at 17:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is soliciting bids for forensic science analytical services involving Questioned Document and DNA Analysis. The tender event closes on the 24th of January 2024 at 10:00 am. The buying organization is HMRC based in London, UK. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, using the open procedure method.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses providing expert analytical services for forensic investigations. Companies well-versed in providing Questioned Document and DNA Analysis services are ideal candidates for this opportunity. Interested businesses should note the procurement event deadline and liaise with Chloe Hobbs at HMRC for further details on how to participate.

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Notice Title

Forensic DNA and Questioned Document Analysis Services

Notice Description

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are tendering for forensic science analytical services that will support investigations in all operational areas by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits. The requirements are for delivery of Questioned Documents and DNA Analysis Services. The procurement event will close on Wednesday 24th January 2024 a 10:00am. Please see the Additional Information section for details on how to access the event.

Lot Information

Lot 1

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is competing via the Open Procedure with the intention to appoint a single provider for the provision of analytical services relating to Questioned Documents and DNA analysis.

Options: There is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, exercisable by HMRC only.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, exercisable by HMRC only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fc30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037942-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2023Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Chloe Hobbs
Contact Email
chloe.hobbs@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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