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National Framework for the Provision of Crime Scene Consumables

BlueLight Commercial

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18 Sep 2024 at 15:56

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12 Mar 2024 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Ltd has awarded a National Framework for the Provision of Crime Scene Consumables, targeting law enforcement agencies, NHS Trusts, and bodies such as Fire and Rescue, MOD, and MOJ. The procurement, accounting for clinical forensics equipment and supplies, is valued at GBP 40,000,000 and covers the UK, including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, and British Sovereign Base Areas. Published on 18 September 2024, the procurement stage is now complete, and the contract, spanning four years, started on 20 August 2024. The framework includes lots such as Packaging, Personal Protective Equipment, Impression Material, Scene Preservation, Medical Consumables, Chemicals, Fingerprint Powders, and DNA Sampling Kits, amongst others. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying forensics equipment and consumables. Companies specializing in medical consumables, protective gear, laboratory equipment, and related services stand to benefit. The stringent technical requirements, including adherence to ISO 18385 for DNA sampling kits, demand high-quality offerings but provide a significant business growth opportunity for SMEs with the capability to deliver reliably under demanding circumstances. Successful bidders can gain stable, long-term contracts, enhancing their market credibility and demonstrating their capability to meet rigorous standards and support critical law enforcement and forensic activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework for the Provision of Crime Scene Consumables

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial Ltd has awarded the National Framework for the provision of Crime Scene Consumables on behalf of Contracting Authorities; including Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies, alongside Fire and Rescue, MOD and MOJ and NHS Trusts. This Framework provides Contracting Authorities with suitable Crime Scene Consumables fit for the purpose of collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis. The award is for a four year Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Packaging (Printed & ETO)

The provision of printed and EtO treated packaging products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The provision of Personal Protective Equipment products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Impression Material

The provision of Impression Material products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Scene Preservation

The provision of Scene Preservation products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Medical Consumables

The provision of Medical Consumable products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Chemicals

The provision of Chemicals required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Fingerprint Powders

The provision of Fingerprint Powders required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Forensic Evidential Kits and Forensic DNA Grade Consumables

The provision of Forensic Evidential Kits and Forensic DNA Grade Consumables required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

DNA Subject Sampling Kits

The provision of DNA Sampling Kits required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Packaging (General)

The provision of general packaging products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0447e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029888-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18114000 - Coveralls

18143000 - Protective gear

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

33199000 - Medical clothing

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33734000 - Spectacles

33735000 - Goggles

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BlueLight Commercial
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6DG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WA Products (UK) Limited t/a SceneSafe

Further Information

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