National Framework for DNA Sampling Kits
The above Public Sector Bodies have a need for DNA (PACE) Sampling Kits (referring to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984). Which are used for taking DNA samples from subjects arrested or detained for recordable offences. Secretary of State for the Home Department.
UK-London: biological evidence collection kits
2012/S 202-332161
Contract notice
Supplies
Directive 2004/18/EC
Section I: Contracting authority
Secretary of State for the Home Department
2 Marsham Street
Contact point(s): Roberta Ashfield
SW1P 4DF London
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail: supplier@gps.gsi.gov.uk, eEnablement@gps.gsi.gov.uk, roberta.ashfield@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: http://homeoffice.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Public order and safety
Other: Public Procurement
Section II: Object of the contract
Purchase
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Primarily in the UK.
NUTS code UKZ
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 3
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 2 600 000,00 and 4 000 000,00 GBP
The above Public Sector Bodies have a need for DNA (PACE) Sampling Kits (referring to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984). Which are used for taking DNA samples from subjects arrested or detained for recordable offences.
Section 64 of PACE, as amended, allows samples to be taken from all persons arrested and detained in police custody in respect of a recordable offence, and for the DNA profiles obtained from these samples to be added to the National DNA Database (NDNAD). The samples are usually buccal/cheek scrapes or pulled hairs. Persons who are not suspects may also volunteer to provide samples to assist in police investigations and to provide written consent for the DNA profiles from these to be added to the NDNAD. Police Elimination Database (PED) samples are also collected.
The Home Office will enter into a framework agreement called the National Framework Agreement for DNA Sampling Kits with the winning bidder and the Agencies will call off their requirements using the terms and conditions under the Framework.
There is no guarantee of volumes of work under this Framework and the successful bidder must be able to provide all 3 types of DNA Sampling Kits specified within this procurement activity.
33954000
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 2 600 000,00 and 4 000 000,00 GBP
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
This procurement will be managed electronically via the Government Procurement Service’s e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link ‘Register for GPS eSourcing’. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at.
http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender
It should be noted that it may take up to 10 working days for Dun and Bradstreet to respond with a DUN S number.
Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Roberta.Ashfield@Homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk and Beth.Reid@Homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk any time up to, but not later than 28.11.2012 in order to ensure they are assigned to the correct procurement.
Your email should be entitled ‘HO Supply of DNA Kits’- and must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. The eMail will be processed and then the buyer will enable the supplier to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done.
For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Government Procurement Service Helpdesk: Freephone: +44 3450103503.
Email: supplier@gps.gsi.gov.uk.
Responses must be published by the date in IV.3.4.
See the Guidance for Bidders in relation to the ITT.
The ITT can be accessed at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in III.2.1.
Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Part 4 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended), on the basis of information provided in response to an ITT.
See the Guidance for Bidders in relation to the ITT.
The ITT can be accessed at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in III.2.1.
Section IV: Procedure
Place:
Web-based portal.
Section VI: Complementary information
http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/about-government-procurement-service/transparency-and-accountability/transparency-procurement
2) The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a Framework Agreement with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. Any orders placed under this Framework Agreement will form a separate contract under the scope of this Framework between the supplier and the specific requesting other contracting body. The Contracting Authority and other contracting bodies utilising the Framework reserve the right to use any electronic portal during the life of the agreement.
3) The duration referenced in Section II.1.4 is for the placing of orders.
4) The value provided in Section II.1.4 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this framework agreement.
5) The procurement is being led by the Home Office which is acting on behalf of itself, and other UK public sector bodies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (and their statutory successors and organisations created as a result of re-organisation or organisational changes). These will include (but is not limited to) the following public sector bodies (as defined in the public contracts regulations 2006 as amended) The Metropolitan Police Authority, Police Authorities, The Northern Ireland Policing Board, 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, including The Channel Islands, Crown Prosecution Service and the Serious Organised Crime Agency. Other government departments and agencies may also use the National Framework Agreement for DNA Sampling Kits for purchases and they and the multi agency team referred to above are collectively referred to as ‘the Agencies’.
The Contracting Authority and the Agencies reserve the right to procure some of their needs for DNA Sampling Kits outside of this procurement exercise.
6)Bidders will be expected to comply with BSI Publically available specification PAS 377:2012
7) Bidders will be expected to provide samples (list of samples and assessment details have been provided within ITT documentation) but are to include components and kits. These samples are to be provided free of charge as part of the Bidders submission for this procurement activity.
8) It is a requirement that the successful Bidder will be able to deliver the first batch of DNA sampling kits within three (3) months of framework award. An undertaking is sought from all Bidders to establish if they can meet this requirement. The Authority reserves the right to disqualify any Bidders who can’t meet this timetable.
9) The Home Office uses an eSourcing toolkit to enable its sourcing activities to be conducted over the Internet. Therefore, this procurement will be managed electronically via the Government Procurement Service’s e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite.
If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link ‘Register for GPS eSourcing’. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at.
http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender
It should be noted that it may take up to 10 working days for Dun and Bradstreet to respond with a DUN S number.
Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Roberta.Ashfield@Homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk and Beth.Reid@Homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk any time up to, but not later than 28.11.2012 in order to ensure they are assigned to the correct procurement.
Your email should be entitled ‘HO Supply of DNA Kits’- and must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. The eMail will be processed and then the buyer will enable the supplier to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done.
For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Government Procurement Service Helpdesk: Freephone: +44 3450103503.
Email: supplier@gps.gsi.gov.uk.
10) Responses must be published by the date in IV.3.4.
11) In order to ensure a considered response to any request for clarification, the last date upon which a supplier can submit clarifications is 12:00 HRS GMT on 19th November 2012.
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:17.10.2012