--- title: "Supply and Delivery of a Wet Chemistry Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bd4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bd4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bd4e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS" published: "2026-06-25" --- # Supply and Delivery of a Wet Chemistry Solution Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bd4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bd4e.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is conducting a procurement process titled "Supply and Delivery of a Wet Chemistry Solution." This process seeks to acquire portable, non-powered, field-deployable wet chemistry sets aimed at supporting rapid incident response by characterising unknown substances. The project falls under the industry category of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. It is within the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 20th July 2026, and it is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open, below-threshold competition process under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical safety equipment production, particularly SMEs, as it has been marked suitable for them. Companies involved in manufacturing and delivery of testing machines, as well as those capable of providing training solutions for their products, could find growth opportunities here. With a contract value grossing £192,000, the tender requires supply and delivery of kits along with associated training and reach-back services, which will enhance operational response capabilities. Bidding will focus on quality, price, and social value, aligning with rigorous operational requirements and standards, thereby offering significant commercial potential for innovative suppliers. The contract spans a period from September 2026 to August 2029, with extensions possible based on performance. ## Notice The requirement is a portable, non-powered, field deployable wet chemistry set that will support operational response to incidents through rapid characterisation of unknown substances. In addition, the system shall support frontline responders with basic training to: * Identify or categorise unknown materials * Detect specific high-risk hazards * Support safe decision-making in line with UK operational doctrine (e.g. CBRN/HazMat principles) The kit will be used by responders operating in outdoor and indoor environments, all weather conditions (rain, cold, heat, wind) and transport environments including: response and specialist vehicles, marine vessels and aircraft (including compliance with transport restrictions) and will be employed prior to the use of any supporting analytic equipment by police responders so as to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment by putting uncategorised materials on sensitive detectors. ### Lot Information Supply and Delivery of Kit A portable, non-powered, field deployable wet chemistry set that will support operational response to incidents through rapid characterisation of unknown substances. Renewal: Optional 1 + 1 year Extensions, to be reviewed and extended based upon contract performance Reach-back and Training x13 6-hour student contact time training courses in Year 1 of the Contract to be held at College of Policing. This will include 1 train the trainer session. x13 6-hour student contact time training courses during each of the subsequent years of the Contract to be held at College of Policing. 24/7 365 day UK based telephone support providing scientific reach-back to officers using the field based wet chemistry kit dealing with chemical and other hazmat incidents. This includes use of equipment and interpretation of results. Renewal: Optional 1 + 1 year Extensions, to be reviewed and extended based upon contract performance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059940-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | £160,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6AT | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring ## Release History - 25 Jun 2026 at 14:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059940-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059940-2026 25th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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