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title: "701576524 - RAF Police Scientific Support Unit (RAFP SSU)"
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# 701576524 - RAF Police Scientific Support Unit (RAFP SSU)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56a36b95-6434-49ba-837b-b9a7cb4329c6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the provision of forensic scientific support and reporting to the RAF Police under the title "701576524 - RAF Police Scientific Support Unit (RAFP SSU)." This contract falls under the technical services category and was executed through a direct procurement method, which involved a single tender action below threshold. The contract is active from 1st October 2021 and will last until 31st January 2023, with a total value of £115,668. The services are to be delivered across various locations including the UK and overseas.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic scientific services, particularly those qualified and capable of supporting law enforcement investigations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability designation for SME involvement in this tender. Companies offering services in forensic analysis, evidence processing, and technical reporting would be especially well-suited to compete for future opportunities in similar sectors.

## Notice

This notice if for Transparency purposes only. This requirement is for the provision of Forensic Scientific Support & Reporting to the RAF Police in pursuance of investigations within the UK and overseas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03187ec4-c975-4ef0-b4f4-311709afc81d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,668 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,668 |
| 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 |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORCHID CELLMARK LTD TRADING AS CELLMARK FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03187ec4-c975-4ef0-b4f4-311709afc81d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03187ec4-c975-4ef0-b4f4-311709afc81d
  7th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2e9f675-3345-44c3-b5ab-f3af2505427b
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