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title: "Provision of Forensic Marking Products"
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# Provision of Forensic Marking Products

Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c682a142-3a60-45c9-ac87-fee4db5f3229

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, represented by Cheshire Constabulary, has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Forensic Marking Products aimed at enhancing offender identification and property marking. This open tender, categorised under security and police equipment, is set to deliver products that support crime reduction amidst increasing public confidence in law enforcement. The contract will run from 16th July 2018 to 15th July 2021, with a possible extension of up to 12 months, and has an estimated value of £6 million. The tender period originally closed on 14th May 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security and forensic solutions sector, particularly those that specialise in emergency equipment and surveillance systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage in this tender, as the contract has been structured to support their involvement. The collaboration with multiple police authorities further expands potential market access for suppliers who can meet the stringent requirements of providing advanced forensic solutions.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is for the provision of Forensic Marking Products for Offender Identification and Property Marking to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) and the Chief Constable of Cheshire (CC). The PCC is the Contracting Authority for the provision of this service. The PCC wants to continue making Cheshire a safer place to live and work by reducing theft from domestic residences, commercial properties and to increase public confidence in Cheshire Constabulary by increasing the number of offences brought to justice. The offender identification products will be required to uniquely identify an offender through a forensic solution derived from the subject's criminal actions at a crime scene where the product has been covertly or overtly installed. The contract will also be open for participation by Cumbria Constabulary, Dyfed-Powys Police, Leicestershire Police, Merseyside Police, West Midlands Police, Durham Constabulary, Kent & Essex Police, Greater Manchester Police, Suffolk & Norfolk Constabulary's, Lancashire Constabulary and North Wales Police, in accordance with Clause 68 of the General Terms and Conditions. The Contractor will agree that the terms of the Contract shall apply to the course of dealings with participating Contracting Authorities. (Hereinafter all participating Police Forces (including the PCC) shall be known singularly as "each Authority" or "the Authority" and collectively as "the Authorities"). The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for one further period of up to a total of 12 months, subject to all parties agreeing, the price being acceptable and the satisfactory performance of the Contractor as agreed by the PCC and the CC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12766d7-0c58-4d2e-87a7-ed6372929801 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2018 - 15 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | SELECTAMARK SECURITY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 35123000 - Site-identification equipment

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2018 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12766d7-0c58-4d2e-87a7-ed6372929801

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12766d7-0c58-4d2e-87a7-ed6372929801
  17th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=23761&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshire.police.uk

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