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National Crime Scene Consumables (NCSC)

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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01 Oct 2024 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Valley Police has awarded a National Framework titled "National Crime Scene Consumables (NCSC)" concerning clinical forensics equipment and supplies. The procurement process, classified under CPV 33950000, has reached the award stage, culminating in a signed contract on 29 September 2024. The framework includes 10 lots ranging from general packaging to forensic DNA grade consumables. Notably, the contract will last until 30 September 2028. While the overall framework goes live on 01 October 2024, the lot concerning Subject DNA Sampling Kits will commence on 03 February 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award through a limited procedure, with WA Products T/A Scenesafe Ltd being the sole supplier awarded.

This procurement contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of clinical forensics equipment and crime scene consumables. Companies that manufacture or distribute personal protective equipment, medical consumables, forensic evidential kits, and related materials will find this framework to be a lucrative growth avenue. Suitable businesses can leverage this award to establish strong connections with law enforcement agencies and demonstrate their capabilities in a niche market, thereby enhancing their business portfolio and achieving scalability in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

National Crime Scene Consumables (NCSC)

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial awarded a National Framework for the provision of Crime Scene Consumables (CSC) following the completion of a competitive process. This Framework is to replace the National Scene of Crime Consumables Framework (NSOCC) which has now expired. The CSC Framework goes live on 01 October 2024 (please note that Lot 6 - Subject DNA Sampling Kits does not go live until 03 February 2025). The CSC Framework is made up of 10 Lots, as follows: Lot Title Lot 1 Packaging, General Lot 2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Lot 3 Impression Material Lot 4 Scene Preservation Lot 5 Medical Consumables Lot 6 Subject DNA Sampling Kits Lot 7 Chemicals Lot 8 Fingerprint Powders Lot 9 Forensic Evidential Kits & Forensic DNA Grade Consumables Lot 10 Packaging, Printed & EtO

Lot Information

Lot 1

BlueLight Commercial has awarded a National Framework for the provision of Crime Scene Consumables (CSC) following the completion of a competitive process. This Framework is to replace the National Scene of Crime Consumables Framework (NSOCC) which has now expired. The CSC Framework goes live on 01 October 2024 (please note that Lot 6 - Subject DNA Sampling Kits does not go live until 03 February 2025). The CSC Framework will expire on 30 September 2028. The CSC Framework is made up of 10 Lots, as follows: Lot Title Lot 1 Packaging, General Lot 2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Lot 3 Impression Material Lot 4 Scene Preservation Lot 5 Medical Consumables Lot 6 Subject DNA Sampling Kits Lot 7 Chemicals Lot 8 Fingerprint Powders Lot 9 Forensic Evidential Kits & Forensic DNA Grade Consumables Lot 10 Packaging, Printed & EtO Additional information: This is notice of an award to an existing framework for information only.

Procurement Information

This is a direct award via a BlueLight Commercial (BLC) framework (BLC087) to the only supplier on the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031442-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£966,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
Thom Wilson
Contact Email
thom.wilson@thamesvalley.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 2NX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington East
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WA PRODUCTS T/A SCENESAFE

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