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Contract Notice

BLC0109 - Digital Forensic Services Dynamic Purchasing System

  • First published: 26 February 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04d737
Published by:
BlueLight Commercial
Authority ID:
AA80085
Publication date:
26 February 2025
Deadline date:
28 February 2027
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This is a republication of OJEU reference 2020/S 203-494905 ( https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/494905-2020 ) which was originally published by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset on behalf of the Forensic Capability Network.The Digital Forensic Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has novated from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset to Bluelight Commercial.Bluelight Commercial are leading a National Digital Forensics Services DPS which is in place for up to an eight-year period from the commencement date.This is a strategic collaborative national (pan force) procurement, buying once for many, driving quality, standardisation, compliance with legislation and innovation, whilst increasing market capacity and capability. The DPS will provide opportunities for Forensic Service Providers to win business and provide a range of services which are compatible with operational capabilities at any given time.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Bluelight Commercial

Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway

Birmingham

B4 6RG

UK

Contact person: Jane Harrod

Telephone: +44 07815459826

E-mail: jane.harrod@bluelight.police.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

BLC0109 - Digital Forensic Services Dynamic Purchasing System

Reference number: BLC0109

II.1.2) Main CPV code

75240000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

This is a republication of OJEU reference 2020/S 203-494905 ( https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/494905-2020 ) which was originally published by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset on behalf of the Forensic Capability Network.The Digital Forensic Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has novated from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset to Bluelight Commercial.Bluelight Commercial are leading a National Digital Forensics Services DPS which is in place for up to an eight-year period from the commencement date.This is a strategic collaborative national (pan force) procurement, buying once for many, driving quality, standardisation, compliance with legislation and innovation, whilst increasing market capacity and capability. The DPS will provide opportunities for Forensic Service Providers to win business and provide a range of services which are compatible with operational capabilities at any given time.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 60 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1A

II.2.1) Title

Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

64120000

72900000

71600000

72000000

71620000

72800000

72400000

71900000

71610000

72500000

71630000

79700000

72316000

79710000

72700000

72600000

75241100

60000000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1A Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Service Packs:-Collection & Delivery Standard DDR 001Collection & Delivery Urgent DDR 002Standard Mobile Device DDR 003Enhanced Mobile Device DDR 004Mobile Device Peripheries DDR 005Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 1A Service Packs, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1B

II.2.1) Title

Digital Data Retrieval - Computers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

64120000

72900000

71600000

72000000

71620000

72800000

72400000

71900000

71610000

72500000

71630000

79700000

72316000

79710000

72700000

72600000

75241100

60000000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1B Digital Data Retrieval - Computers Service Packs:-Collection & Delivery Standard DDR 001Collection & Delivery Urgent DDR 002Computers DDR 006Computer Peripheries DDR 007Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 1B Service Packs, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2A

II.2.1) Title

Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Decrypt & Acquire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

71600000

72000000

71620000

72800000

71900000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

72316000

79710000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2A Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Decrypt & AcquireSuppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 2A Service Pack CDDR 001 as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2B

II.2.1) Title

Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Chip/Data Restoration

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

71600000

72000000

71620000

72800000

71900000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

72316000

79710000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2B Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Chip / Data Restoration.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 2B Service Pack CDDR 002, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2C

II.2.1) Title

Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Bespoke

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

71600000

72000000

71620000

72800000

71900000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

72316000

79710000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2C Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Bespoke.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 2C Service Pack CDDR 003, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2D

II.2.1) Title

Complex Digital Data Retrieval - HDD/Peripheries Repair & Data Restoration

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

71600000

72000000

71620000

72800000

71900000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

72316000

79710000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2D Complex Digital Data Retrieval - HDD/Peripheries Repair & Data Restoration.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 2D Service Pack CDDR 004, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2E

II.2.1) Title

Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Peripheries

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2E Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Peripheries.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 2E Service Pack CDDR 005, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4A

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Cell Site Analysis

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4A Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Cell Site AnalysisSuppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4A DFCE 001 Service Pack, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4B

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Still / Video Image Enhancement

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72900000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4B Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Still / Video Image Enhancement.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4B Service Pack DFCE 002, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4C

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Video Production and Presentation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

71600000

72000000

71620000

72900000

72800000

71900000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

72316000

79710000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4C Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Video Production and Presentation: Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4C Service Pack DFCE 003, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4D

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Face

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

79710000

72900000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72300000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

72316000

79700000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4D Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Face.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4D Service Packs DFCE 004, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4E

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison – Clothing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4E Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Clothing.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4E Service Pack DFCE 005, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4F

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison – Vehicles

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4F Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Vehicles.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4F Service Pack DFCE 006, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4G

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison – Other

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4G Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Other.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4G Service Pack DFCE 007, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4H

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Enhancement

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

71600000

72000000

71620000

72800000

71900000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

72316000

79710000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4H Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Enhancement.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4H Service Pack DFCE 008, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4I

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Analysis

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

71600000

72000000

71620000

72800000

71900000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

72316000

79710000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4I Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Analysis.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4I Service Pack DFCE 009, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4J

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Voice Comparison.

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4J Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Voice Comparison.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 4J Service Pack DFCE 010, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 5A

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Mobile Device DDR

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5A Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Mobile Device DDR.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5A Service Pack DFQA 001, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 5B

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Computer DFI

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5B Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Computer DFI.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5B Service Pack DFQA 002, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 5C

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - GTD / Test Data Production

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

71600000

72000000

71620000

79710000

72800000

71900000

71610000

75241100

71630000

72316000

79700000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5C Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - GTD / Test Data Production.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5C Service Pack DFQA 003, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 5D

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - ISO 17020 / 17025 Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

71600000

72000000

71620000

79710000

72800000

71900000

71610000

75241100

71630000

72316000

79700000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5D Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - ISO 17020 / 17025 Training.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5D Service Pack DFQA 004, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 5E

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Other Training e.g. Crim.PR / Expert Witness

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5E Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Other Training e.g. Crim.PR / Expert Witness.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5E Service Pack, DFQA 005 as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 5F

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Tool Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72900000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5F Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Tool Training.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5F Service Pack DFQA 006, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 5G

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Method Validation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72800000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5G Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Method Validation.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5G Service Pack DFQA 007, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 5H

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Quality Assurance Consultancy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

72900000

71600000

72000000

71620000

72800000

71900000

71610000

75241100

71630000

79700000

72316000

79710000

72700000

72600000

72400000

72500000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5H Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Quality Assurance Consultancy.Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 5H Service Pack DFQA 008, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Digital Forensic Investigation & Evaluation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79720000

72300000

64120000

72000000

71600000

71900000

71620000

72900000

72800000

72400000

71610000

72500000

71630000

79700000

79710000

72316000

72700000

72600000

75241100

60000000

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 Digital Forensic Investigation & Evaluation.Service Packs:-Collection & Delivery Standard DFIE 001Collection & Delivery Urgent DFIE 002Scene Attendance & Investigation DFIE 003DFI Triage of Devices DFIE 004DFI Mobile Device (L2 Acquisition & Examination - IIOC case) DFIE 005DFI Mobile Device (L2 Acquisition & Examination - Non - IIOC) DFIE 006DFI Mobile Device (L3 Enhanced Acquisition & Examination - IIOC case) DFIE 007DFI Mobile Device (L3 Enhanced Acquisition & Examination - Non - IIOC) DFIE 008DFI Computer (Acquisition & Investigation - IIOC case) DFIE 009DFI Computer (Acquisition & Investigation - Non - IIOC) DFIE 010DFI Evaluation DFIE 011Device Clean Up DFIE 012Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 3 Service Packs, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Collection & Delivery (Lots 2A - E & 4A - J only)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

64120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6 Collection & Delivery (Lots 2A - E & 4A - J only)Suppliers must be able to provide all of the Methods and Components specified for the above Lot 6 Service Packs CD 001 & CD 002, as a prerequisite of applying to join this Lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

End: 28/02/2027

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Digital Forensic Services DPS started on 01/03/2021 for an initial period of 6 years until 28/02/2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years but the ultimate end date is 23/02/2029 as per the Procurement Act 2023.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2020/S 203-494905

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

Date: 28/02/2027

Local time: 17:00

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

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

This National Digital Forensics Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is for use by Bluelight Commercial, its Customers and other UK public sector bodies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (and their statutory successors and organisations created as a result of reorganisation or organisational changes). This National Digital Forensics Services DPS is primarily intended for use by the following public sector bodies (as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015): The Metropolitan Police Service on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC); Police and Crime Commissioners, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, the Northern Ireland Policing Board, Scottish joint Police boards, or any successor, Police Scotland, the Greater London Authority (or a functional body within the meaning of the Greater London Authority Act 1999), including the Police Forces of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Home Office, British Transport Police, College of Policing, the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, the National Crime Agency, the Royal Gibraltar Police, the Crown Prosecution Service, the UK Fire Services, and the Independent Office of Police Conduct.Although all of these organisations will have access to the National Digital Forensics Services DPS, the anticipated scope will mainly be with the Police Forces in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (together with the Home Office, the ‘Contracting Authorities’).

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court of Justice

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

As detailed in the tender documentation.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

30/01/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71620000 Analysis services Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71610000 Composition and purity testing and analysis services Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
72800000 Computer audit and testing services IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72900000 Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72700000 Computer network services IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72600000 Computer support and consultancy services IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72500000 Computer-related services IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
64120000 Courier services Post and courier services
72316000 Data analysis services Data-processing services
72300000 Data services IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72400000 Internet services IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
79700000 Investigation and security services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79720000 Investigation services Investigation and security services
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Computer and Related Services
71900000 Laboratory services Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
75241100 Police services Public security services
75240000 Public security, law and order services Provision of services to the community
79710000 Security services Investigation and security services
71621000 Technical analysis or consultancy services Analysis services
71630000 Technical inspection and testing services Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71600000 Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Transport and Related Services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
jane.harrod@bluelight.police.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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