---
title: "Forensic Services (Traditional)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050aa2"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050aa2"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050aa2.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050aa2.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-04-30"
---

# Forensic Services (Traditional)

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050aa2

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050aa2)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050aa2.json)

## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involves a planned tender for Forensic Services (Traditional), managed by the Greater Manchester Police. This contract is categorised under public security, law, and order services, and is being coordinated by BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED on behalf of various UK police forces. The procurement process is planned to commence in Q1 of the financial year 2025/2026, with an expected start date for the contract on 1 April 2026. The procurement will proceed under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework BLC0060 and will follow the guidelines of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. The project location is within the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom, with planned communication and a notice update by 12 May 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in forensic services, particularly those classified as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in traditional forensic analysis, including toxicology, drug analysis, and DNA processing, can benefit from engaging with this contract. The collaborative framework, spearheaded by BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL and multiple police forces, may lead to extensive networking and partnership opportunities across regions. Businesses adept at public sector procurements and familiar with the DPS approach can leverage this tender to establish or expand their presence in the law enforcement sector, contributing to enhanced security services across Greater Manchester and other participating regions.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for Forensic Services (traditional) A1162. The contract will provide traditional forensics services which include RT TOX , Casework Toxicology , Drugs, DNA, Firearms & Ammunition, Fire Investigation, Noxious Substances, Marks & Traces. This tender is a collaborative tender with a number of UK Police Forces. Bluelight Commercial are leading the further competition. The procurement process will commence in quarter 1 of the 2025/2026 financial year. It is currently expected that GMP will complete a further competition using BLC framework reference BLC0060, THE NEXT GENERATION PROCUREMENT (NGP) FOR THE PROVISION OF PHYSICAL FORENSIC SERVICE Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This will be under PCR 2015. Any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations. A new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link. This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence. https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be managed by the Greater Manchester Police. Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1162 Forensic Services in the header.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018153-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 15:27 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018153-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018153-2025
  30th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/
- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050aa2. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050aa2.json.