- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 10. Packaging (Printed & ETO)
- Lot 2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Lot 3. Impression Material
- Lot 4. Scene Preservation
- Lot 5. Medical Consumables
- Lot 7. Chemicals
- Lot 8. Fingerprint Powders
- Lot 9. Forensic Evidential Kits and Forensic DNA Grade Consumables
- Lot 6. DNA Subject Sampling Kits
- Lot 1. Packaging (General)
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
BlueLight Commercial
Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6DG
Contact
Alex Postlethwaite
alex.postlethwaite@bluelight.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
12517649
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk
Buyer's address
https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
National Framework for the Provision of Crime Scene Consumables
Reference number
BLC087
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This National Framework for Crime Scene Consumables is to support c44 Contracting Authorities which includes, Police and other Law enforcement agencies, alongside Fire and Rescue, MOD and MOJ and NHS Trusts with suitable crime scene consumables fit for the purpose intended with the collection, storage, and onward transportation of forensic samples to the Forensic Laboratories for ongoing analysis. Due to the nature of work undertaken, in a high-pressure environment with a requirement to complete work to fast turnaround times. The exact demand can often be difficult to predict as policing is dependent on external factors, such as crime type and volume. It is important that suppliers can confidently deliver in line with the agile demand and to have access to critical supplies at the point of need that ultimately supports the law enforcement agencies and criminal justice system.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Please review Schedule 1 For the Provision of Crime Scene Consumables for the LOT structure and LOT Values.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Packaging (Printed & ETO)
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33199000 - Medical clothing
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 18114000 - Coveralls
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33163000 - Tent for medical use
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
- 33735000 - Goggles
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 33157400 - Medical breathing devices
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33734000 - Spectacles
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 33199000 - Medical clothing
- 33735000 - Goggles
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 33734000 - Spectacles
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Impression Material
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33141620 - Medical kits
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Scene Preservation
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 33163000 - Tent for medical use
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
- 33141620 - Medical kits
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Medical Consumables
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Chemicals
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fingerprint Powders
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Forensic Evidential Kits and Forensic DNA Grade Consumables
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
- 33141620 - Medical kits
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
DNA Subject Sampling Kits
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
- 33141620 - Medical kits
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Packaging (General)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33199000 - Medical clothing
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33163000 - Tent for medical use
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
- 33735000 - Goggles
- 33157400 - Medical breathing devices
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33734000 - Spectacles
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
United Kingdom including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd).
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 5
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
N/A
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
16 April 2024
Local time
1:00pm
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
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
16 April 2024
Local time
1:00pm
Place
Remote Opening
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2028
six.3) Additional information
Historically indicative spend with room for growth in demand is approx. £7m - £8m annual spend. This is a mixture of core contracted products and off core tail spend of irregular and ad hoc spend alongside contracting authority bespoke requirements. There is a need for general LOTS of Packaging, PPE, Medical Consumables, fit for the purpose intended. (LOTS 1 TO 5, & 10) intended to be use for the collection of forensic samples and their packaging, transport, and storage for onward forensic analysis.There are specialist LOTS 7 Chemicals and LOT 8 Fingerprint Powders and Consumables which are required to support the collection and analysis of forensic samples.Finally, the LOTS 6 and LOT 9 is for the assembly of specific KITS of consumables which need to be provided in accordance with and defined by ISO 18385 & PAS 377 and therefore verified to be free of detectable levels of DNA. The successful supplier(s) will need to maintain the continuous delivery of the "consumables" investigate & mitigate critical Supply Chain risks and issues therefore ensuring the service to the Criminal Justice System (CJS) is supported in a timely fashion. Full details are outlined in Schedule 1, Specification, Statement of Requirements, Technical & Quality and Service Level Agreements. Bidders should also read the Annex 1 – 4 and the Framework Terms & Conditions. All Documents available to download from the e. Tender portal.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
BlueLight Commercial
Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6DG
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Deadline of 08 April 2024. Any issues to be reported through normal clarification process.