---
title: "MOU Extension: Forensic Pathology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0520b2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2025-07-15"
---

# MOU Extension: Forensic Pathology Services

Buyer: THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0520b2

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime is progressing with the procurement process for the extension of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning Forensic Pathology Services. The planned procurement is primarily positioned under the “goods” category, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Situated in London, this tender is currently in the planning stage, with associated procurement notices having been updated as recently as July 2025. The MoU, originally commenced in May 2022, is set for expiry on May 2, 2027, with an option to extend for up to 18 months. Businesses should anticipate further notice of opportunities by March 31, 2026, as outlined in official communications. The legal framework for this process is supported by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory and optical equipment supply, particularly those capable of providing high-precision instruments suited for forensic applications. Companies specialised in these areas and those adept at fulfilling the stringent requirements of public authority contracts will find this tender particularly suitable. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can secure stable partnerships and showcase expertise within a critical sector, offering a platform for sustained growth within government-based procurement channels.

## Notice

Agreement SS3/20/9 for Forensic Pathology Services (Coupa Ref. 11400325284), which is due to expire on 2 May 2027. Clause 4 (Term) states: This MoU commences on 3rd May 2022 and is for a period of 60 (sixty) months with the option to extend for up to 18 (eighteen) months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040293-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 May 2027 - 2 Nov 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 | THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 20:57 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040293-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040293-2025
  15th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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