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title: "National Framework for the Provision of Crime Scene Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0447e0"
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buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL"
published: "2024-09-18"
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# National Framework for the Provision of Crime Scene Consumables

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0447e0

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## Summary

BlueLight Commercial Ltd has awarded a National Framework for the Provision of Crime Scene Consumables, targeting law enforcement agencies, NHS Trusts, and bodies such as Fire and Rescue, MOD, and MOJ. The procurement, accounting for clinical forensics equipment and supplies, is valued at GBP 40,000,000 and covers the UK, including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, and British Sovereign Base Areas. Published on 18 September 2024, the procurement stage is now complete, and the contract, spanning four years, started on 20 August 2024. The framework includes lots such as Packaging, Personal Protective Equipment, Impression Material, Scene Preservation, Medical Consumables, Chemicals, Fingerprint Powders, and DNA Sampling Kits, amongst others. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying forensics equipment and consumables. Companies specializing in medical consumables, protective gear, laboratory equipment, and related services stand to benefit. The stringent technical requirements, including adherence to ISO 18385 for DNA sampling kits, demand high-quality offerings but provide a significant business growth opportunity for SMEs with the capability to deliver reliably under demanding circumstances. Successful bidders can gain stable, long-term contracts, enhancing their market credibility and demonstrating their capability to meet rigorous standards and support critical law enforcement and forensic activities.

## Notice

BlueLight Commercial Ltd has awarded the National Framework for the provision of Crime Scene Consumables on behalf of Contracting Authorities; including Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies, alongside Fire and Rescue, MOD and MOJ and NHS Trusts. This Framework provides Contracting Authorities with suitable Crime Scene Consumables fit for the purpose of collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis. The award is for a four year Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Packaging (Printed & ETO)

The provision of printed and EtO treated packaging products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The provision of Personal Protective Equipment products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Impression Material

The provision of Impression Material products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Scene Preservation

The provision of Scene Preservation products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Medical Consumables

The provision of Medical Consumable products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Chemicals

The provision of Chemicals required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Fingerprint Powders

The provision of Fingerprint Powders required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Forensic Evidential Kits and Forensic DNA Grade Consumables

The provision of Forensic Evidential Kits and Forensic DNA Grade Consumables required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

DNA Subject Sampling Kits

The provision of DNA Sampling Kits required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

Packaging (General)

The provision of general packaging products required for collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029888-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WA PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED T/A SCENESAFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18114000 - Coveralls
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 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
- 33199000 - Medical clothing
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33734000 - Spectacles
- 33735000 - Goggles
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029888-2024
- 12 Mar 2024 at 16:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007920-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd

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