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Provision of Forensic Scientific Support and Reporting to the Service Police - UK01

Ministry of Defence

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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 11:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence intends to procure forensic scientific support and reporting for the Service Police. The requirement is for services covering the United Kingdom, with the detailed scope set out in a Statement of Requirement. The work falls within police-related services and is subject to the defence and security regime. It is a single service requirement rather than a divided multi-lot procurement. Suppliers would support Service Police activity through forensic scientific work and the preparation of reports. This may suit forensic science providers, specialist laboratories and organisations experienced in producing clear, evidential reporting for policing or defence customers. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable for the requirement.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the Ministry of Defence has announced an intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. The expected procedure is an above-threshold open procedure, with a framework agreement involved. The planned contract period is 18 September 2026 to 18 September 2031, with a possible extension to 18 September 2033 and renewal rights. The estimated value is £1,166,000 excluding VAT, or £1,400,000 including VAT. There is one planned lot. The buyer expects the next notice to be published by 31 July 2026. These dates are indicative planning expectations rather than a current deadline for submitting a bid.

The requirement is likely to suit suppliers that can deliver forensic scientific support and produce reliable, well-structured reports for the Service Police across the United Kingdom. Relevant organisations may include forensic laboratories, specialist forensic consultancies and other providers with established scientific analysis and reporting capability. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate that they can support police investigations, handle forensic work appropriately and communicate findings in reports suitable for operational and evidential use. The defence and security context means businesses should assess their ability to work with Ministry of Defence and Service Police requirements, processes and information-handling expectations. The stated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises indicates that specialist smaller providers should consider preparing for the future competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Forensic Scientific Support and Reporting to the Service Police - UK01

Notice Description

The provision of Forensic Scientific Support and Reporting to the Service Police as detailed in the Statement of Requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068144-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75241100 - Police services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,166,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Sep 2026 - 18 Sep 2031 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
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

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