--- title: "FEWS Forensic Testing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b2b151e-53e3-45f7-ab21-12285a703993" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b2b151e-53e3-45f7-ab21-12285a703993" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b2b151e-53e3-45f7-ab21-12285a703993.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b2b151e-53e3-45f7-ab21-12285a703993.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY" published: "2022-01-18" --- # FEWS Forensic Testing Services Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b2b151e-53e3-45f7-ab21-12285a703993 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b2b151e-53e3-45f7-ab21-12285a703993) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b2b151e-53e3-45f7-ab21-12285a703993.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the contract titled "FEWS Forensic Testing Services." This initiative falls within the research and development services sector, primarily focused on providing forensic testing conducted by ISO 17025 accredited providers. The tender period closed on 13th October 2021, with a contract duration starting from 18th October 2021 to 31st March 2022. The total contract value is set at £140,000, with a minimum financial threshold of £50,000 for entrants. Interested parties can access detailed information through the defence sourcing portal. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in forensic analysis and related consultancy services. Given the contract's focus on ISO standards and cybersecurity measures deemed very low, companies with appropriate accreditation and experience in delivering forensic testing services are particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this contract could enhance an organisation's reputation while expanding its service offerings within the defence sector. ## Notice Dstl are running an open competition for a multi-year call-off agreement for ISO 17025 accredited Forensic Service Providers to undertake forensic testing of samples to an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited standard; whereby requirements shall be managed on a task-by-task basis. The opportunity is currently advertised on the defence sourcing portal and can be viewed at https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/52262/detail.si Please note that the Cyber Security requirement for this procurement has been defined as Very Low(Reference - RAR-NQ835KEP). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfd1ae1-18c7-4044-bac1-ec2925df0c59 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £250,000 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EUROFINS CEREO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2022 at 15:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfd1ae1-18c7-4044-bac1-ec2925df0c59 - 17 Jan 2022 at 15:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfd1ae1-18c7-4044-bac1-ec2925df0c59 - 18 Oct 2021 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfd1ae1-18c7-4044-bac1-ec2925df0c59 - 15 Sep 2021 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d496587-7227-42a6-be21-3a71ce7f148f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfd1ae1-18c7-4044-bac1-ec2925df0c59 18th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d496587-7227-42a6-be21-3a71ce7f148f 15th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab86774d-6efb-457f-80c1-533e245409ce - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c37c6ce-06b0-4342-b21f-417eab6d7c6c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25320562-a861-45f0-8766-48c342da6f6e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45e9bfcd-a6cf-40e5-a944-20b29916ea23 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d692ef3e-854f-4eb6-874e-6a881dcfab28 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/52262/detail.si ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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