National Framework for the Provision of Crime Scene Consumables

Concepts

• birmingham
• clinical forensics equipment and supplies
• medical consumables
• disposable non-chemical medical consumables
• haematological consumables
• suitable crime scene consumables
• crime type
• crime scene consumables
• crime
• scene

Location

United Kingdom including British Channel Islands, Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies

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. 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.

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 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

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Tender portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd). 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.