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

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Sep 2026 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 11:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is procuring forensic scientific support and reporting for the Service Police. The requirement covers the provision of forensic expertise and associated reporting services under a statement of requirement. It is a services contract delivered across the United Kingdom, supporting military policing activities. The procurement falls within the defence and security sector and is classified under police services. The arrangement is intended for suppliers able to provide forensic scientific work and clear, reliable reports for use by the Service Police. It is structured as a single requirement and includes a framework agreement, making it relevant to forensic service providers, specialist laboratories and organisations supporting police or defence investigations.

The process reached tender: the Ministry of Defence invited offers through an open procedure. It comprises one lot and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The enquiry deadline was 30 September 2026 at 11:00. Offers were due by 12 October 2026 at 11:00, with evaluation scheduled to conclude by 3 November 2026 at 23:59. The contract period runs from 18 November 2026 to 18 November 2031, with two optional one-year renewals, or part thereof, giving a possible end date of 18 November 2033. The estimated value is £1,167,000 excluding VAT, or £1,400,000 including VAT. Electronic submission is allowed. The award criterion is the VfM Index.

This opportunity suits forensic science providers with the technical capability to support Service Police investigations and produce dependable forensic reports. Relevant suppliers are likely to include specialist laboratories, forensic consultancies and established organisations serving policing, defence or other investigative bodies. The work calls for the ability to deliver scientific support consistently across the United Kingdom, manage case-related information professionally and communicate findings in reports suitable for operational and evidential use. Suppliers should also be able to operate within a defence and security setting and support a long-term service arrangement. The stated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises indicates that smaller specialist providers can compete, either with the required in-house capability or through an established delivery model.

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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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 year options or part thereof

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/087795-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£1,167,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,167,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2026 - 18 Nov 2031 Over 5 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
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

Notice Documents

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