--- title: "Provision of Physical Forensic Services for North Wales Police" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d737" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d737" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d737.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d737.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE" published: "2026-06-02" --- # Provision of Physical Forensic Services for North Wales Police Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d737 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d737) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d737.json) ## Summary The recently completed contract for the provision of Physical Forensic Services, managed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police, highlights the successful collaboration between various stakeholders in the public safety sector. The procurement was categorised under police services, with an emphasis on serving the criminal justice system's current and future needs. This contract was part of a dynamic purchasing system aimed at creating a standardised marketplace for physical forensic services. It was executed under an open procedure and reached the award stage with contracts being active since April 2026. The contract was divided into lots, providing opportunities for multiple suppliers to participate, although one lot was eventually cancelled. The successful suppliers include Forensic Access Limited, Key Forensic Services Limited, and Orchid Cellmark Limited, with services located in the UK region. This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in delivering quality forensic services within the UK public sector. Large-scale forensic service providers, as demonstrated in this tender, are well-positioned to benefit by offering comprehensive forensic solutions through collaborative efforts. Companies with the capability to meet nationally standardised specifications and foster partnerships within the criminal justice system can leverage the demand for a cohesive service delivery model aimed at driving value for money and stabilising the marketplace. Being part of such procurement processes can enhance a firm's reputation and open doors for future contractual engagements within the public safety and forensic investigation realms. ## Notice The aim of the Physical Forensic Services DPS is to deliver a collaborative approach to the next generation of forensics contracts for physical forensics services, providing a nationally standardised specification and terms & conditions to build a cohesive sustainable marketplace environment, where service delivery and capacity meet both the current and future needs of policing and the criminal justice system (CJS). This further competition procurement will enable a balanced approach to stabilisation of the marketplace, whilst delivering Value for Money (VfM) for policing, through embedding a culture of collaborative working and partnerships. ### Lot Information Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Lot 1A Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Service Packs:-Collection & Delivery Standard DDR 001Collection & Delivery Urgent DDR 002Standard Mobile Device DDR 003Enhanced Mobile Device DDR 004Mobile Device Peripheries DDR 005Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 1A Service Packs, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Data Retrieval - Computers Lot 1B Digital Data Retrieval - Computers Service Packs:-Collection & Delivery Standard DDR 001Collection & Delivery Urgent DDR 002Computers DDR 006Computer Peripheries DDR 007Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 1B Service Packs, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Decrypt & Acquire Lot 2A Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Decrypt & AcquireSuppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 2A Service Pack CDDR 001 as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Chip/Data Restoration Lot 2B Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Chip / Data Restoration.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 2B Service Pack CDDR 002, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Bespoke Lot 2C Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Bespoke.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 2C Service Pack CDDR 003, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Complex Digital Data Retrieval - HDD/Peripheries Repair & Data Restoration Lot 2D Complex Digital Data Retrieval - HDD/Peripheries Repair & Data Restoration.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 2D Service Pack CDDR 004, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Peripheries Lot 2E Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Peripheries.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 2E Service Pack CDDR 005, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensic Investigation & Evaluation Lot 3 Digital Forensic Investigation & Evaluation.Service Packs:-Collection & Delivery Standard DFIE 001Collection & Delivery Urgent DFIE 002Scene Attendance & Investigation DFIE 003DFI Triage of Devices DFIE 004DFI Mobile Device (L2 Acquisition & Examination - IIOC case) DFIE 005DFI Mobile Device (L2 Acquisition & Examination - Non - IIOC) DFIE 006DFI Mobile Device (L3 Enhanced Acquisition & Examination - IIOC case) DFIE 007DFI Mobile Device (L3 Enhanced Acquisition & Examination - Non - IIOC) DFIE 008DFI Computer (Acquisition & Investigation - IIOC case) DFIE 009DFI Computer (Acquisition & Investigation - Non - IIOC) DFIE 010DFI Evaluation DFIE 011Device Clean Up DFIE 012Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 3 Service Packs, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Cell Site Analysis Lot 4A Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Cell Site AnalysisSuppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4A DFCE 001 Service Pack, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Still / Video Image Enhancement Lot 4B Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Still / Video Image Enhancement.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4B Service Pack DFCE 002, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Video Production and Presentation Lot 4C Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Video Production and Presentation: Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4C Service Pack DFCE 003, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Face Lot 4D Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Face.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4D Service Packs DFCE 004, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Clothing Lot 4E Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Clothing.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4E Service Pack DFCE 005, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Vehicles Lot 4F Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Vehicles.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4F Service Pack DFCE 006, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Other Lot 4G Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Other.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4G Service Pack DFCE 007, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Enhancement Lot 4H Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Enhancement.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4H Service Pack DFCE 008, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Analysis Lot 4I Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Analysis.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4I Service Pack DFCE 009, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Voice Comparison. Lot 4J Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Voice Comparison.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4J Service Pack DFCE 010, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Mobile Device DDR Lot 5A Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Mobile Device DDR.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5A Service Pack DFQA 001, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Computer DFI Lot 5B Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Computer DFI.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5B Service Pack DFQA 002, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - GTD / Test Data Production Lot 5C Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - GTD / Test Data Production.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5C Service Pack DFQA 003, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - ISO 17020 / 17025 Training Lot 5D Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - ISO 17020 / 17025 Training.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5D Service Pack DFQA 004, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Other Training e.g. Crim.PR / Expert Witness Lot 5E Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Other Training e.g. Crim.PR / Expert Witness.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5E Service Pack, DFQA 005 as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Tool Training Lot 5F Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Tool Training.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5F Service Pack DFQA 006, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Method Validation Lot 5G Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Method Validation.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5G Service Pack DFQA 007, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Quality Assurance Consultancy Lot 5H Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Quality Assurance Consultancy.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5H Service Pack DFQA 008, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Collection & Delivery (Lots 2A - E & 4A - J only) Lot 6 Collection & Delivery (Lots 2A - E & 4A - J only)Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 6 Service Packs CD 001 & CD 002, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot. Renewal: The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023. Lot 1 The aim of the Physical Forensic Services DPS is to deliver a collaborative approach to the next generation of forensics contracts for physical forensics services, providing a nationally standardised specification and terms & conditions to build a cohesive sustainable marketplace environment, where service delivery and capacity meet both the current and future needs of policing and the criminal justice system (CJS). This further competition procurement will enable a balanced approach to stabilisation of the marketplace, whilst delivering Value for Money (VfM) for policing, through embedding a culture of collaborative working and partnerships. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051853-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £966,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE | | Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6RG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire | | Local authority | Conwy | | Electoral ward | Glyn | | Westminster constituency | Clwyd North | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | FORENSIC ACCESS; KEY FORENSIC SERVICES; ORCHID CELLMARK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64120000 - Courier services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services - 71620000 - Analysis services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72300000 - Data services - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 72400000 - Internet services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 72700000 - Computer network services - 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services - 72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services - 75241100 - Police services - 79700000 - Investigation and security services - 79710000 - Security services - 79720000 - Investigation services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051853-2026 - 30 Jan 2025 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003047-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.north-wales.police.uk - https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/ - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:494905-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33183 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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