Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset
Force Headquarters, Winfrith
Dorchester
DT2 8DZ
Contact
David McDonald
david.mcdonald@dorset.pnn.police.uk
Telephone
+44 07935013570
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
N/A
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.dorset.pcc.police.uk/information-hub/publication-scheme/what-we-spend-and-how/
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30310
one.1) Name and addresses
Forensic Capability Network (Dorset Police)
Dorchester
DT2 8DZ
Contact
David McDonald
david.mcdonald@dorset.pnn.police.uk
Telephone
+44 07935013570
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
Forensic Capability Network (Dorset Police)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30310
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law
Any Contract established by the FORENSIC CAPABILITY NETWORK would be made available for use to all 43 Police Forces in England and Wales, as a minimum.
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Scenes of Crime Consumables & Equipment (FCN)
Reference number
FCN00029-PF-2022
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 03111100 - Soya beans
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Forensic Capability Network is seeking to establish a contract model for use by the 43 Police Forces of England and Wales, and potentially other relevant authorities in the UK.
The contract will provide service delivery of the consumables, equipment and chemicals related to Scene of Crime Investigation as part of the effective performance of the criminal justice system.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000
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
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of consumables, equipment & chemicals for use by relevant Authorities to support the investigation of crime.
Assembly of specific kits such as for example, Forensic Medical Kits and Road Traffic Accident Kits
Medical, laboratory consumables and equipment
Ad-hoc requirements within the field of forensics consumables, products or equipment, chemicals
Authorities as a minimum are the 43 Police Forces in England and Wales, including the Police forensic laboratories, SARC units and Police Custody locations. In addition, Fire & Rescue, MOJ Prisons and MOD Army and other UK authorities.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Prior Notice is seeking Preliminary Market Consultation. Interested Providers/Suppliers can request a short questionnaire from the Forensic Capability Network.
All responses will assist in the development of a more focused specification and insights of this consultation may be used to shape the Selection and Award process of a further competition.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 November 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) is a community of its members forensic science capabilities and expertise. Benefitting from a national level of collective investment, focus, and networking, the FCN will deliver high quality, specialist forensic science capabilities; share knowledge; and improve resilience, efficiency, quality and effectiveness in Forensics. Please view our website for more information: https://www.fcn.police.uk/
The FCN is hosted by Dorset Police on behalf of the NPCC. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset is the Contracting Authority on behalf of the FCN.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
The Authority requires information on the best approach to meet the requirements described in this document. Responses will assist in the development of a more focused specification and insights of this consultation may be used to shape the Selection and Award process of a further competition.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Potential suppliers are asked to give informal expression of interest in bidding for any future opportunity related to this requirement. This EOI would also be supported by the RFI response.
If suppliers are not interested, it is requested that they inform the Authority and provide a reason why.
A brief questionnaire prepared by the FCN can be requested from David McDonald (Senior Commercial Manager): david.mcdonald@dorset.pnn.police.uk