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Contract Notice

National Framework for the Provision of Crime Scene Consumables

  • First published: 13 March 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0447e0
Published by:
BlueLight Commercial
Authority ID:
AA80085
Publication date:
13 March 2024
Deadline date:
16 April 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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 notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

BlueLight Commercial

12517649

Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway

Birmingham

B4 6DG

UK

Contact person: Alex Postlethwaite

E-mail: alex.postlethwaite@bluelight.police.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

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

Address of the buyer profile: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk

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


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


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned 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


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

National Framework for the Provision of Crime Scene Consumables

Reference number: BLC087

II.1.2) Main CPV code

33950000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.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.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 40 000 000.00  GBP

II.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.

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Packaging (General)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33950000

33141620

33140000

33199000

38437000

33696500

33163000

33954000

33735000

33157400

18143000

33141000

33734000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

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

II.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).

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: No

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

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).

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33950000

33199000

33735000

18100000

18143000

33734000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

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

II.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).

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: No

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

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).

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Impression Material

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33950000

33140000

38437000

33696500

33954000

33141000

33141620

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

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

II.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).

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: No

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

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).

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Scene Preservation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33950000

33140000

38437000

33163000

33954000

33141620

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

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

II.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).

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: No

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

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).

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Medical Consumables

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33950000

33140000

33141000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

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

II.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).

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: No

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

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).

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

DNA Subject Sampling Kits

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33950000

38437000

33954000

33141620

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

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

II.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).

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: No

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

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).

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Chemicals

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33950000

33140000

38437000

33696500

33954000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

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

II.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).

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: No

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

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).

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Fingerprint Powders

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33950000

33696500

33954000

33141000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

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

II.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).

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: No

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

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).

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Forensic Evidential Kits and Forensic DNA Grade Consumables

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33950000

33140000

38437000

33696500

33954000

33141620

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

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

II.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).

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: No

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

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).

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Packaging (Printed & ETO)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33950000

33141620

33140000

33199000

38437000

18114000

33100000

33696500

33163000

33954000

33735000

18100000

33157400

18143000

33141000

33734000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

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

II.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).

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: No

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

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 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:

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).

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

Open procedure

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

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 5

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: N/A

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

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

Date: 16/04/2024

Local time: 13:00

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

EN

IV.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)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 16/04/2024

Local time: 13:00

Place:

Remote Opening

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

2028

VI.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.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

BlueLight Commercial

Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway

Birmingham

B4 6DG

UK

E-mail: enquiries@bluelight.police.uk

VI.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.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

12/03/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
33954000 Biological evidence collection kits Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
33950000 Clinical forensics equipment and supplies Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
18114000 Coveralls Occupational clothing
33141000 Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables Medical consumables
33735000 Goggles Eye care products and corrective lenses
38437000 Laboratory pipettes and accessories Detection and analysis apparatus
33696500 Laboratory reagents Reagents and contrast media
33157400 Medical breathing devices Gas-therapy and respiratory devices
33199000 Medical clothing Miscellaneous medical devices and products
33140000 Medical consumables Medical equipments
33100000 Medical equipments Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
33141620 Medical kits Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
18100000 Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
18143000 Protective gear Workwear accessories
33734000 Spectacles Eye care products and corrective lenses
33163000 Tent for medical use Operating techniques

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:
alex.postlethwaite@bluelight.police.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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