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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 10:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Forensic Scientific Support and Reporting to the Service Police." Categorised under police services, this procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a notice published on 20th July 2026. The tender follows an open procedure and targets central government authorities. The estimated contract value is £1,166,000 (gross amount of £1,400,000) and is scheduled to commence on 18th September 2026, concluding on 18th September 2031, with a potential extension to 18th September 2033. Interested parties should mark the upcoming communication, expected by 31st July 2026, for further details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in forensic scientific support services, particularly those with an interest or experience in the defence and security sector. The open procedure invites a competitive bidding environment, potentially allowing SMEs to participate. With the availability of a framework agreement, businesses could benefit from establishing stable, long-term relationships with a central government authority. Companies with capabilities in providing detailed forensic analysis and reporting services would be particularly well-suited to fulfil this requirement.

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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 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 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
Post Town
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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