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title: "DNA & Genealogy Services"
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# DNA & Genealogy Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2da393c3-2da9-4006-a6da-5d4f4ba611d1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Commemorative Casework Team is seeking to contract DNA and genealogy services as part of an effort to identify historic human remains. The procurement process, classified under laboratory services, is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 20 May 2018. The contract, valued at £300,000, spans from 21 May 2018 to 20 May 2020, with delivery services required in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic analysis, genealogy, and related laboratory services to engage in a high-profile government contract. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with experience in DNA analysis and historical research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid for this contract, offering a chance for growth in a niche but impactful area of public service and heritage preservation.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), Commemorative Casework Team are responsible for co-ordinating efforts to establish the identity of historic human remains recovered from battlefields and aircraft crash sites involving British Service personnel and arranging a fitting burial. DNA analysis may be required to assist with confirming the identities of the remains where other methods have proved inconclusive. Genealogy services may also be required to assist in the identification process. The Contract will be for the provision of DNA & Genealogy services. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Gloucester: Laboratory services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319a59c1-60e4-443c-996e-8fe7abcedb42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2018 - 20 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 1HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Innsworth |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORCHID CELLMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 May 2018 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319a59c1-60e4-443c-996e-8fe7abcedb42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319a59c1-60e4-443c-996e-8fe7abcedb42
  24th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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