Forensic Services (Traditional) · UK public procurement notice

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for Forensic Services (traditional) A1162.

The contract will provide traditional forensics services which include RT TOX , Casework Toxicology , Drugs, DNA, Firearms & Ammunition, Fire Investigation, Noxious Substances, Marks & Traces.

This tender is a collaborative tender with a number of UK Police Forces. Bluelight Commercial are leading the further competition.

The procurement process will commence in quarter 1 of the 2025/2026 financial year.

It is currently expected that GMP will complete a further competition using BLC framework reference BLC0060, THE NEXT GENERATION PROCUREMENT (NGP) FOR THE PROVISION OF PHYSICAL FORENSIC SERVICE Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This will be under PCR 2015.

Any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations.

A new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link. This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence.

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Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be managed by the Greater Manchester Police.

Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1162 Forensic Services in the header.