--- title: "Supply of Wet Forensic Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032f3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032f3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f3e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON" published: "2022-04-21" --- # Supply of Wet Forensic Services Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032f3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032f3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f3e.json) ## Summary The City of London Corporation is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Supply of Wet Forensic Services," which is classified under the laboratory services industry category. This procurement is in the active Tender stage and involves three separate lots covering DNA analysis, drug identification, and toxicology services. The deadline for submitting tenders is 24th May 2022, with the total estimated value of the contract being £1.44 million, lasting for an initial duration of 48 months, expandable by an additional 24 months. Participation requires the completion of specific qualification and tender documentation submitted via the electronic portal CapitaleSourcing. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic and laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in DNA profiling, drug analysis, and toxicological testing. Companies that can meet the rigorous standards of the City of London Corporation and have the capability to manage multiple lots would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. Given the focus on comprehensive forensic services, suppliers with a strong track record in analytical services, laboratory environments, and adherence to legal and regulatory standards will find ample opportunities to engage in this contract. ## Notice The City of London Corporation invites Tenders to provide a submission for the provision of Wet Forensic Services under 3 Lots. Lot 1 - DNA PACE, Examination, Recovery and Profiling Lot 2 - Drug identification and Analysis Lot 3 - Toxicology Casework and Toxicology Analysis of Biological Samples The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - DNA PACE, Examination, Recovery and Profiling The City of London Corporation invites tenders to provide a submission for the provision of Wet Forensic Services under: Lot 1 - DNA PACE, Examination, Recovery and Profiling This lot will be used for the provision of profiling PACE DNA samples and submitting the resulting profile for search and potential inclusion on the National DNA Database (NDNAD) as well as casework, interpretation, comparison and analysis including but not limited to handwriting, footwear and trace evidence. Further details can be found within the specification. The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months. Options: The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months. Lot 2 - Drug identification and Analysis The City of London Corporation invites tenders to provide a submission for the provision of Wet Forensic Services. Lot 2 - Drug identification and Analysis Quantify or count submitted substances and identify any drugs and/or associated additives, in line with the City of London Police Forensic Strategy. Further details can be found within the specification documents. The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months. Options: The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months. Lot 3 - Toxicology Casework and Toxicology Analysis of Biological Samples The City of London Corporation invites tenders to provide a submission for the provision of Wet Forensic Services. Lot 3 - Toxicology Casework and Toxicology Analysis of Biological Samples This lot will be utilised in cases where toxicology is the sole or key requirement of the investigation. This will include unexplained/suspicious deaths and sexual offences, both of which will require results to be provided in a timely fashion. Provide an analytical service to analyse a blood or urine sample for the presence of common drugs of abuse or alcohol and quantify concentrations. If required, to interpret the effects of identified substances on behaviour, including road traffic offence samples. Further details can be found within the specification documentation. The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months. Options: The duration of the contract is 48 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 24 further months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 72 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010400-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,440,000 | | Lots value | £1,440,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2P 2EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Clerkenwell | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 79700000 - Investigation and security services - 85111810 - Blood analysis services - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2022 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010400-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.capitalesourcing.com - https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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