--- title: "UK-Salford Forensic Analysis Services Digital and Telecommunications" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3944fb73-6cbb-40bc-b9eb-3d212ec4e5e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3944fb73-6cbb-40bc-b9eb-3d212ec4e5e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3944fb73-6cbb-40bc-b9eb-3d212ec4e5e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3944fb73-6cbb-40bc-b9eb-3d212ec4e5e8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HMRC" published: "2019-06-23" --- # UK-Salford Forensic Analysis Services Digital and Telecommunications Buyer: HMRC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3944fb73-6cbb-40bc-b9eb-3d212ec4e5e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3944fb73-6cbb-40bc-b9eb-3d212ec4e5e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3944fb73-6cbb-40bc-b9eb-3d212ec4e5e8.json) ## Summary The UK Government, specifically HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), is conducting a procurement process for "Forensic Analysis Services in Digital and Telecommunications" located in Salford. The tender, identified as BIP405104274, is currently in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 30 September 2019. The contract is expected to last for one year, with two optional one-year extensions, potentially totalling three years. Interested suppliers must have relevant certifications such as BSEN ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, or equivalent, accredited by UKAS or a comparable body, with a budget range of £1,500,000 to £1,800,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in forensic science and digital telecommunications analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the necessary certification requirements would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with expertise in technical testing and consultancy services. The ability to engage in this lucrative contract not only supports business growth but also affords firms the chance to become an integral part of HMRC’s operations and potentially secure further contracts through HMRC's right to procure on behalf of other contracting authorities. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Additional accreditation requirement Instead of: HMRC are providing early notification of a requirement to provide forensic science analytical services that will support investigations in all operational areas by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits. This tender will be for Digital and Telecommunications analysis Essential requirement: potential providers must possess BSEN ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification, or equivalent, bu UKAS or a comparable body. HMRC's current approach to this contract would be a 1 year contract, with two 1 year optional extensions following that for a potential total of 3 years. Please note that HMRC will reserve the right to purchase on behalf of other contracting authorities Range between PS1,500,000 - PS1,800,000 Read: HMRC are providing early notification of a requirement to provide forensic science analytical services that will support investigations in all operational areas by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits. This tender will be for Digital and Telecommunications analysis Essential requirement: potential providers must possess BSEN ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 17025 & the Forensic Science Regulator's Codes of Practice and Conduct certification, or equivalent, by UKAS or a comparable body. HMRC's current approach to this contract would be a 1 year contract, with two 1 year optional extensions following that for a potential total of 3 years. Please note that HMRC will reserve the right to purchase on behalf of other contracting authorities Range between PS1,500,000 - PS1,800,000 Other additional information: Please note that suppliers will need to register on the HMRC SAP Ariba e-Sourcing portal in order to express an interest in attending a Supplier Day and to submit responses to an invitation to tender. Guidance on how to register can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528355/SAP_Ariba_Sourcing_Professional_Supplier_s_Guide_-_June_2016.pdf Once you have registered, please confirm by emailing mansib.hussain@hmrc.gov.uk Details of the Supplier Day are to be confirmed, HMRC will be in touch to arrange a time slot. HMRC are providing early notification of a requirement to provide forensic science analytical services that will support investigations in all operational areas by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits. This tender will be for Digital and Telecommunications analysis Essential requirement: potential providers must possess BSEN ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification, or equivalent, bu UKAS or a comparable body. HMRC's current approach to this contract would be a 1 year contract, with two 1 year optional extensions following that for a potential total of 3 years. Please note that HMRC will reserve the right to purchase on behalf of other contracting authorities ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95195038-7f3a-46eb-954d-4ec2590f30b1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2019 - 1 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | HMRC | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 9LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2019 at 12:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95195038-7f3a-46eb-954d-4ec2590f30b1 - 13 Jun 2019 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95195038-7f3a-46eb-954d-4ec2590f30b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95195038-7f3a-46eb-954d-4ec2590f30b1 23rd June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=405104274 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528355/SAP_Ariba_Sourcing_Professional_Supplier_s_Guide_-_June_2016.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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