Planning

Physical Forensics Project 2029-2038

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) pertains to the "Physical Forensics Project 2029-2038," primarily focusing on administrative services within the business operations sector. As part of the central government, MOPAC acts as the Contracting Authority. This procurement is in the planning stage, aiming to replace the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) current Physical Forensics Administration contract. With a substantial budget amounting to £204 million gross, the new contract is expected to span from 16th December 2029 to 16th December 2038, provided the outcomes align with national forensic marketplace reforms. Interested parties should note the upcoming notice on 31st May 2027 and the project's key location in London.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses proficient in providing administrative services and managing large-scale operational contracts. It is particularly suited to enterprises with experience in public authority projects, especially those involving key government entities. Moreover, companies with a robust track record in innovative forensic solutions and adaptable service delivery models would find this project highly advantageous, positioning themselves to contribute to long-term governmental and administrative enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Physical Forensics Project 2029-2038

Notice Description

This procurement is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) who are the Contracting Authority as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. New project to replace the MPS Physical Forensics Administration contract. New long term contract to run from 2029-2038 (estimated) following the final permitted extension of the current contract. nb, this project will be subject to the outcomes of national forensic marketplace and services reform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a478
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049096-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 202713 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2029 - 16 Dec 2038 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
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
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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