Award

Stereo Comparison Microscopes - Support

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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28 Mar 2025 at 21:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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28 Mar 2025 at 21:17

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands has awarded a contract to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. for the procurement of six new forensic comparison microscopes tailored for ballistic analysis, along with ongoing support for existing Leica FSC systems. This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for checking apparatus and is located in Birmingham and Solihull, UK. The procurement process has moved from the tender stage to the award stage, with recent key dates including the award notice published on 28 March 2025, the standstill period ending on 8 April 2025, and the contract commencing on 10 April 2025, set to last until 10 April 2030. The value of the contract is £324,862.8 gross, with £270,719 net amount. The procurement method used was a direct award, ensuring compatibility and uninterrupted service quality with existing systems.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic equipment and support services, particularly those with expertise in ballistic analysis and maintenance of high-precision instruments. Other small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region may also benefit by offering ancillary services or parts that complement the microscopes and enhance the forensic capabilities of the police force. Given the specific requirements and the direct award method, businesses with a track record of providing compatible and high-quality maintenance services are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The long-term contract period provides continuous engagement and stability for the successful supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stereo Comparison Microscopes - Support

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for 6 new forensic comparison microscopes for ballistic analysis. The microscopes are the main equipment used by ballistic experts providing fast time intelligence for the national service. Full service support for both the new systems and the old Leica FSC systems. This must be carried out by current Leica service engineers.

Procurement Information

The Authority has a requirement for 6 new forensic comparison microscopes for ballistic analysis. The microscopes are the main equipment used by ballistic experts providing fast time intelligence for the national service. It is essential, due to the retention of 4 current FS4000 systems, that all parts are compatible and transferable with a Leica FSC comparison microscope. It is also essential to minimise training requirements that new systems are (with the exception of technological advances) functionally identical to the Leica FS4000 systems. Full service support for both the new systems and the old Leica FSC systems. This must be carried out by current Leica service engineers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011893-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50413000 - Repair and maintenance services of checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,719 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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