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title: "DNA Service Provider"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-09-13"
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# DNA Service Provider

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-109b39e0-5f62-460e-887d-131ba6e4ef09

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking a DNA Service Provider in the Research and development services industry based in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the 'Active' stage, using a selective procurement method with a Restricted procedure above the threshold. The deadline for tender submissions is 14th October 2022. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2023 and end on 31st March 2028.

This tender opportunity from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory presents a lucrative prospect for businesses specialising in DNA services and related consultancy services. Companies with data storage facilities in the UK and accredited DNA services meeting specified standards are well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive nature of the selective procurement method encourages eligible firms to showcase their capabilities in compliance with the outlined accreditation requirements.

## Notice

https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54849 Suppliers should note that they will only be eligible to apply where: 1. Their Data storage facilities are located in the UK 2. Their DNA services are accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and the Forensic Science Regulator Codes; and 3. Their DNA services are approved to load to the National DNA Database(r)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad27739f-7a66-4ca9-a6e5-34afbefc07a0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,445,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2022 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad27739f-7a66-4ca9-a6e5-34afbefc07a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad27739f-7a66-4ca9-a6e5-34afbefc07a0
  13th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54849
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54849Suppliersshouldnotethattheywillonlybeeligibletoapplywhere:1.TheirDatastoragefacilitiesarelocatedintheUK2.TheirDNAservicesareaccreditedtoBSENISO/IEC17025:2017andtheForensicScienceRegulatorCodes;and3.TheirDNAservicesareapprovedtoloadtotheNationalDNADatabase®

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