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| Source: | Contracts Finder |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Home Office |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): |
Awarded to
| Award value: | £90,000 |
| Award decision date: | 16 April 2024 |
| Award status: | Active |
Border Force wish to run a pilot service for forensic testing at multiple locations across the UK. Border Force are seeking ways to protect staff on the front line and provide a forensic testing service for goods in three use cases: * Before adoption by our prosecuting partner, NCA, to confirm the presence of prohibited substances. * When items have been seized following an indication of a prohibited substance and then appealed leading to condemnation cases. * Where no safe through barrier testing is available and the goods are suspected of being high harm. This pilot service will run for a duration of 12 months to allow Border Force to asses the need and refine their requirements.
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Application Deadline
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| Release Date: | 14 March 2024 |
| Application Deadline: | 2 April 2024 |
| Contract Start Date: | 16 April 2024 |
| Contract End Date: | 16 April 2025 |
| Contract Duration: | 1.0 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-b5fd17-a8e8a3a8-02de-4fe4-aad3-b72e3abc48e5 |
| Notice Reference: | a53a105c-7207-440c-b0f3-05c3908d55a3-732064 |
All 4 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Border Force Pilot Forensic Testing Services
Border Force Pilot Forensic Testing Services
Border Force Pilot Forensic Testing Services
Pilot Border Force Forensic Testing Services
Earlier notices predate the Procurement Act 2023 (commenced 24 Feb 2025) and therefore don't carry UK1–UK17 codes.
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