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title: "Forensic consumables for DNA processing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
published: "2021-10-06"
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# Forensic consumables for DNA processing

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b04326fa-d397-465b-9590-1370741be53b

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has recently concluded a procurement process for forensic consumables intended for DNA processing. This procurement, categorised under laboratory reagents, involved a total contract value of £44,488.40 and was executed as a single tender action due to its nature being below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 29th January 2021 and ended on 30th September 2021, with the award being published on 6th October 2021. The goods were to be delivered to London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the field of laboratory supplies and forensic consumables. Suppliers specialising in provision of reagents and consumables for DNA processing, particularly those with capabilities for large-scale production, would be well positioned to compete for future contracts with the Metropolitan Police Service. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined purchasing process, which may encourage suppliers to engage with similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Forensic consumables for DNA processing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775dde51-938c-48e6-a915-3325523f0898 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,488 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,488 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775dde51-938c-48e6-a915-3325523f0898

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775dde51-938c-48e6-a915-3325523f0898
  6th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f6b48b1-1c98-45b9-9ac7-7deb28ecd43d
  Terms and conditions governing purchase

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