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Evidence Preservation Products

HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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07 Nov 2025 at 08:57

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07 Nov 2025 at 08:45

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07 Nov 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by HM Revenue & Customs, based at 100 Parliament Street, London, involves the direct award of a contract for "Evidence Preservation Products" to Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd. The nature of this procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically research, testing, and scientific technical simulators. The direct award method was due to a lack of competition largely because of technical reasons, with a total contract value of £280,000 gross. The contract commenced on 17th September 2025 and will run until 16th September 2028, with an optional renewal for an additional 12 months. This contract was awarded due to extreme urgency and necessity, focusing on regions across the UK.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in scientific and technical equipment, especially those capable of quickly meeting the strict and urgent requirements. Businesses with a focus on innovation and the ability to supply niche products in situations where alternatives are unavailable are well-suited for such direct awards. The direct relationship with a central government agency such as HM Revenue & Customs can set the stage for long-term partnerships and offer a chance to reinforce credentials as a trusted supplier in the public sector. Large-scale enterprises that can provide high-quality, bespoke solutions are particularly poised to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Evidence Preservation Products

Notice Description

Provision of Evidence Preservation Products

Procurement Information

Direct award was due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. This meant he goods, services or works to be supplied under the public contract are strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency, and as a result the public contract cannot be awarded on the basis of a competitive tendering procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071843-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hmrcsupportsapariba@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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