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title: "DNA & Genealogy Services"
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# DNA & Genealogy Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b08c5b13-6e33-4019-9181-63c0d2e358b2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract for DNA and Genealogy Services as part of their efforts coordinated by the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC). This contract, valued at £300,000, falls within the laboratory services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 21st May 2018 and will run until 20th May 2020. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender was completed as of 27th March 2018.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and genealogy services, enabling them to engage in critical identification work related to historic military remains. Companies that provide testing and analytical services, as well as those with expertise in genealogy research, will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging with the MOD's efforts not only builds capability in a niche service area but also enhances visibility and reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), Commemorative casework team are responsible for coordinating efforts to establish the identity of historic human remains recovered from battlefields and aircraft crash sites involving British service personnel and arranging a fitting burial. DNA analysis may be required to assist with confirming the identities of the remains where other methods have proved inconclusive. Genealogy services may also be required to assist in the identification process. The contract will be for the provision of DNA and Genealogy services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df908db-73e4-45e2-b8aa-9dc2922f94b0 |
| 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 | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2018 - 20 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 1HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Innsworth |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORCHID CELLMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df908db-73e4-45e2-b8aa-9dc2922f94b0
- 22 Feb 2018 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/980930d8-f99e-40ea-b10c-d395a4a40746
- 22 Feb 2018 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/980930d8-f99e-40ea-b10c-d395a4a40746

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df908db-73e4-45e2-b8aa-9dc2922f94b0
  21st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/980930d8-f99e-40ea-b10c-d395a4a40746
  22nd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25899bb3-0088-4597-a69d-38519f0b692b
  HOCS4/00012 Tender Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d55f3076-fc02-4951-98ef-242ff514a1a7
  HOCS400012

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