--- title: "Scenes of Crime Consumables & Equipment (FCN)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035f4b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035f4b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035f4b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035f4b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DORSET" published: "2022-08-17" --- # Scenes of Crime Consumables & Equipment (FCN) Buyer: THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DORSET Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035f4b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035f4b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035f4b.json) ## Summary The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset is inviting tenders for the procurement of Scenes of Crime Consumables & Equipment (FCN) under the main procurement category of goods. The contract aims to provide consumables, equipment, and chemicals for Scene of Crime Investigations to the 43 Police Forces of England and Wales, along with other relevant authorities in the UK. The procurement process is in the planning stage, and interested parties can view more information on the FCN website. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in clinical forensics, laboratory supplies, medical consumables, and forensic equipment to compete for the supply of goods to support crime investigations. The Forensic Capability Network, hosted by Dorset Police, is seeking responses from potential suppliers to shape the Selection and Award process. Interested parties can express their interest by completing a brief questionnaire provided by the FCN's Senior Commercial Manager. ## Notice The Forensic Capability Network is seeking to establish a contract model for use by the 43 Police Forces of England and Wales, and potentially other relevant authorities in the UK. The contract will provide service delivery of the consumables, equipment and chemicals related to Scene of Crime Investigation as part of the effective performance of the criminal justice system. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Supply of consumables, equipment & chemicals for use by relevant Authorities to support the investigation of crime. Assembly of specific kits such as for example, Forensic Medical Kits and Road Traffic Accident Kits Medical, laboratory consumables and equipment Ad-hoc requirements within the field of forensics consumables, products or equipment, chemicals Authorities as a minimum are the 43 Police Forces in England and Wales, including the Police forensic laboratories, SARC units and Police Custody locations. In addition, Fire & Rescue, MOJ Prisons and MOD Army and other UK authorities. Additional information: This Prior Notice is seeking Preliminary Market Consultation. Interested Providers/Suppliers can request a short questionnaire from the Forensic Capability Network. All responses will assist in the development of a more focused specification and insights of this consultation may be used to shape the Selection and Award process of a further competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022793-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DORSET | | Additional buyers | FORENSIC CAPABILITY NETWORK (DORSET POLICE) | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT2 8DZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | West Purbeck | | Westminster constituency | South Dorset | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 03111100 - Soya beans - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141620 - Medical kits - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents - 33793000 - Laboratory glassware - 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies - 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories ## Release History - 17 Aug 2022 at 11:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022793-2022 - 17 Aug 2022 at 08:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022734-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30310 - https://www.dorset.pcc.police.uk/information-hub/publication-scheme/what-we-spend-and-how/ - https://www.fcn.police.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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