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title: "UK-Salford: Forensic Analysis Services"
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# UK-Salford: Forensic Analysis Services

Buyer: HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59b7c258-29a0-4ceb-84fe-0e0fcca4ab63

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## Summary

The procurement process involves HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) seeking forensic analysis services through a tender titled "UK-Salford: Forensic Analysis Services". This initiative falls under the services industry category, with its location centred in Salford, UK. The tender is currently in the active Tender stage, with responses due by 24th April 2019. The contract is planned to start on 1st July 2019 and is set to last for two years, with the option for two one-year extensions thereafter. Interested suppliers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the procurement method, which is a traditional tendering process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic science analytical services, particularly those adept in questioned documents analysis and DNA analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as HMRC actively encourages diverse participation in the bidding process. The requirement for expert testing and reporting on various exhibits opens avenues for innovative firms to engage in high-stakes forensic analysis, thereby expanding their service offerings and market reach.

## Notice

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. It will be split into 2 Lots: Questioned Documents Analysis Services and DNA Analysis Services. HMRC's current approach to this contract would be a 2 year contract, with two 1 year optional extensions following that How to register for SAP Ariba: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/602155/SAP_Ariba_Sourcing_Professional_Suppliers_Guide_-_March_2017.pdf RESPONSES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE VIA HMRC'S ONLINE PORTAL MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 24TH APRIL 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e52590-d1ca-496f-8c50-8e6c8ec01dd6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 1 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| 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

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2019 at 07:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e52590-d1ca-496f-8c50-8e6c8ec01dd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e52590-d1ca-496f-8c50-8e6c8ec01dd6
  7th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=384249355
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/602155/SAP_Ariba_Sourcing_Professional_Suppliers_Guide_-_March_2017.pdf

## Provenance

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