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# Mobile Device Examination Equipment

Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b483c20-9798-4ad5-aafd-63ec428db030

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## Summary

Cheshire Constabulary, acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Mobile Device Examination Equipment. This project targets the supply of essential equipment capable of supporting frontline policing in the UK, with an estimated contract value of £200,000. The procurement method is defined as an open procedure, allowing for maximum competition. The tender period concluded on 16th January 2017, while the contract is set to run from 3rd April 2017 until 31st March 2019, primarily located in Winsford, Cheshire, within the goods category related to computer equipment and supplies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of technological goods and services, particularly those skilled in telecommunications and computer support. Companies specialising in examination equipment, laboratory instruments, or relevant support services would be well-positioned to pursue this contract. With a requirement for ongoing support and training of frontline investigators, there is potential for long-term collaboration, enhancing business growth for suppliers who can meet these specific needs and contribute to the innovative goals set forth by Cheshire Constabulary.

## Notice

Cheshire Constabulary is experiencing an increase in demand for front line policing to examine mobile devices and associated hardware such as SIM cards. Demand for this facility is expected to continue to rise. It is important to meet this demand and to empower front line investigators to carry out these examinations 24/7. This will ensure that: * The minimum number of suspects have to be bailed pending the examination of their mobile devices and that when it is necessary, the duration of their bail is minimised; * Victims and witnesses are not unduly inconvenienced when it is necessary to examine their mobile devices; * Turnaround times for examination of mobile devices is significantly reduced; and * Submissions to the e-Forensics unit are reduced, enabling skilled staff to focus on more complex technical examinations. The vision for Cheshire Constabulary is that frontline investigators will have access to mobile device examination equipment at a number of local sites including Custody Suites, Local Police Stations and Headquarters. A number of trained frontline investigators will carry out mobile device examinations on behalf of their colleagues. These trained frontline investigators will advise colleagues on what information may be obtained from mobile devices, how to preserve the evidence and how to use it to develop lines of enquiry. This will ensure that: * Wasteful examinations will be prevented by a formalised decision-making process that also ensures force-wide consistency; * There will be strong governance of the equipment and procedures, with an operational manager who is accountable for sustaining and promoting the proper use of the equipment; and * This vision is consistent with the Police & Crime Plan Priority of "building on the use of innovative technology to deliver better services to the communities of Cheshire".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62787bda-f0e1-4560-b023-f3b5bf5fb3fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 19 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE |
| Locality | WINSFORD,CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICRO SYSTEMATION LTD (MSAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2017 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62787bda-f0e1-4560-b023-f3b5bf5fb3fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62787bda-f0e1-4560-b023-f3b5bf5fb3fc
  17th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18467&B=BLUELIGHT
  The opportunity can be accessed on the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 26180. Expressions of interest are being handled electronically on Bluelight.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132
  All contact should be via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 26180.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshire.police.uk
- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/

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