--- title: "Scene of Crime Consumables (National)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d2fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d2fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d2fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d2fd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2023-06-01" --- # Scene of Crime Consumables (National) Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d2fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d2fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d2fd.json) ## Summary The BlueLight Commercial organisation has planned a procurement process titled "Scene of Crime Consumables (National)" in the goods category. The process is at the planning stage as of June 1, 2023. The anticipated deadline for questionnaire responses is Monday, 26 June 2023. The procurement involves clinical forensics equipment and supplies and intends to engage suppliers through consultation for future procurement strategy. This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses dealing with medical equipment, consumables, laboratory supplies, and forensic products. It is essential for businesses interested in supplying consumables, equipment, and chemicals for crime investigation to engage with the BlueLight Commercial organisation. By expressing interest and participating in the consultation process, businesses can position themselves for potential future tender opportunities and contribute to the effective performance of the criminal justice system. ## Notice The intent of this notice is to invite suppliers to engage in consultation with the Authority to inform the future procurement strategy. It is important to note that this is not a call for competition. Any potential providers of these services will need to formally express interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice has been published. The following are high-level anticipated Equipment, Consumables and Chemicals requirements: Please access the EU Supply Portal and express and interest to download the Request for Information document and complete and return the Questionnaire. Please return responses to the questionnaire by Monday 26 June 2023. If you experience any issues accessing or using the EU Supply Portal, please contact; charles.weatherhead@bluelight.police.uk ### Lot Information Scene of Crime Consumables The following are high-level anticipated Equipment, Consumables and Chemicals requirements: 1) Consumables, equipment & chemicals for use by public authorities to support the investigation of crime, Police forensic laboratories, SARC units and Police Custody locations. 2) Medical, laboratory consumables and equipment 3) Ad-hoc requirements within the field of forensics consumables, products or equipment, chemicals 4) Assembly of specific kits such as; Forensic Medical Kits and Road Traffic Accident Kits Key Objectives of any future contract or framework are; 1) To maintain provision of consumables, equipment and chemicals of the agreed quality parameters outlined in the specification to the Police and other relevant Authorities, supporting effective performance of the criminal justice system. 2) To be mindful of continuous improvement opportunities alongside ensuring compliance with any changes in legislation (including that of the Forensic Service Regulator) that impact on the delivery of the service. Where required recognising and undertaking changes in a timely and agile manner where necessary working in partnership with BLC and Police Forces to address any barriers to efficiency. 3) Ensure availability and timely provision of supplies and equipment is made to the authorities, pro-actively anticipating, identifying and mitigating supply chain risks where these arise. 4) Recognise environmental impact and mitigate issues with reduction in waste and packaging, recycle/use and recycled materials. 5) Utilise national volumes to achieve the best value and economies of scale, where possible sharing benefits and savings achieved with Police Forces. Some products are required to be Forensic DNA Grade for the collection and tamper evident storage to aid the forensic analysis. These products must therefore be in accordance with the definitions of ISO 18385 and PAS 377:2023 . Products will where appropriate, need to follow Forensic Science Regulators Codes of Practice and Conduct for Forensic Science Providers and Practitioners in the Criminal Justice System ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015619-2023 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6DG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables - 33141620 - Medical kits - 33157400 - Medical breathing devices - 33163000 - Tent for medical use - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents - 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware - 33793000 - Laboratory glassware - 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies - 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories ## Release History - 1 Jun 2023 at 16:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015619-2023 - 1 Jun 2023 at 13:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015573-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ - https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69117&B=BLUELIGHT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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