Opportunity

Forensics - Traditional Physical C0983

  • National Crime Agency

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2024/S 000-006414

Published 28 February 2024, 3:17pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

National Crime Agency

Units 1-6, Citadel Place, Tinworth Street

London

SE11 5EN

Contact

Alex Robson

Email

alex.robson@nca.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/

one.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

https://nca-atamis.my.site.com/ProSpend_eSourcing_Community_registration?locale=uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://nca-atamis.my.site.com/ProSpend_eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://nca-atamis.my.site.com/ProSpend_eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal Agency/Office

one.5) Main activity

Public order and safety


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Forensics - Traditional Physical C0983

Reference number

C0983

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

https://nca-atamis.my.site.com/ProSpend_eSourcing_Community_registration?locale=uk

C0983 Forensics - Traditional Physical

The National Crime Agency protects the public from serious and organised crime; and is inviting tenders for the provision of analytical forensic services across a wide range of disciplines playing a pivotal role in its mission.
These tenders present an exciting opportunity for Suppliers with expertise in delivering forensic capability against a comprehensive range of services, that combine quality, value , legal and forensic compliance. The contract duration will be for eight (8) years and split in to three contracts. Suppliers have the option of bidding for one or more contracts.

For Contract C0983 Traditional Forensics - The Authority is seeking to award a single contract for a managed service utilising sub-contracting arrangements to deliver all disciplines. Suppliers will be required to manage complex cases and be multi-disciplined. It is intended that work submitted under this contract will be managed on a split basis.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UK

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Open Tender with 2 stage: stage 1 SQ downselect followed by ITT for stage 2

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

For more info: https://nca-atamis.my.site.com/ProSpend_eSourcing_Community_registration?locale=uk


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

6 March 2024

Local time

11:00am

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 20 February 2025

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

28 February 2024

Local time

5:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

National Crime Agency

Units 1-6, Citadel Place, Tinworth Street

London

SE11 5EN

Email

communication@nca.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/