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Supply and Delivery of a Wet Chemistry Solution

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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25 Jun 2026 at 14:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is conducting a procurement process titled "Supply and Delivery of a Wet Chemistry Solution." This process seeks to acquire portable, non-powered, field-deployable wet chemistry sets aimed at supporting rapid incident response by characterising unknown substances. The project falls under the industry category of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. It is within the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 20th July 2026, and it is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open, below-threshold competition process under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical safety equipment production, particularly SMEs, as it has been marked suitable for them. Companies involved in manufacturing and delivery of testing machines, as well as those capable of providing training solutions for their products, could find growth opportunities here. With a contract value grossing £192,000, the tender requires supply and delivery of kits along with associated training and reach-back services, which will enhance operational response capabilities. Bidding will focus on quality, price, and social value, aligning with rigorous operational requirements and standards, thereby offering significant commercial potential for innovative suppliers. The contract spans a period from September 2026 to August 2029, with extensions possible based on performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of a Wet Chemistry Solution

Notice Description

The requirement is a portable, non-powered, field deployable wet chemistry set that will support operational response to incidents through rapid characterisation of unknown substances. In addition, the system shall support frontline responders with basic training to: * Identify or categorise unknown materials * Detect specific high-risk hazards * Support safe decision-making in line with UK operational doctrine (e.g. CBRN/HazMat principles) The kit will be used by responders operating in outdoor and indoor environments, all weather conditions (rain, cold, heat, wind) and transport environments including: response and specialist vehicles, marine vessels and aircraft (including compliance with transport restrictions) and will be employed prior to the use of any supporting analytic equipment by police responders so as to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment by putting uncategorised materials on sensitive detectors.

Lot Information

Supply and Delivery of Kit

A portable, non-powered, field deployable wet chemistry set that will support operational response to incidents through rapid characterisation of unknown substances.

Renewal: Optional 1 + 1 year Extensions, to be reviewed and extended based upon contract performance

Reach-back and Training

x13 6-hour student contact time training courses in Year 1 of the Contract to be held at College of Policing. This will include 1 train the trainer session. x13 6-hour student contact time training courses during each of the subsequent years of the Contract to be held at College of Policing. 24/7 365 day UK based telephone support providing scientific reach-back to officers using the field based wet chemistry kit dealing with chemical and other hazmat incidents. This includes use of equipment and interpretation of results.

Renewal: Optional 1 + 1 year Extensions, to be reviewed and extended based upon contract performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059940-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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