Planning

MOU Extension: Forensic Pathology Services

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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15 Jul 2025 at 20:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime is progressing with the procurement process for the extension of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning Forensic Pathology Services. The planned procurement is primarily positioned under the “goods” category, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Situated in London, this tender is currently in the planning stage, with associated procurement notices having been updated as recently as July 2025. The MoU, originally commenced in May 2022, is set for expiry on May 2, 2027, with an option to extend for up to 18 months. Businesses should anticipate further notice of opportunities by March 31, 2026, as outlined in official communications. The legal framework for this process is supported by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory and optical equipment supply, particularly those capable of providing high-precision instruments suited for forensic applications. Companies specialised in these areas and those adept at fulfilling the stringent requirements of public authority contracts will find this tender particularly suitable. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can secure stable partnerships and showcase expertise within a critical sector, offering a platform for sustained growth within government-based procurement channels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOU Extension: Forensic Pathology Services

Notice Description

<p>Agreement SS3/20/9 for Forensic Pathology Services (Coupa Ref. 11400325284), which is due to expire on 2 May 2027. Clause 4 (Term) states: This MoU commences on 3rd May 2022 and is for a period of 60 (sixty) months with the option to extend for up to 18 (eighteen) months.</p>

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0520b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040293-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2027 - 2 Nov 2029 2-3 years
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
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Eliza Hesford
Contact Email
eliza.hesford@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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