UK-Salford Forensic Analysis Services Digital and Telecommunications

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Instead of: HMRC are providing early notification of a requirement to provide forensic science analytical services that will support investigations in all operational areas by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits. This tender will be for Digital and Telecommunications analysis

Essential requirement: potential providers must possess BSEN ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification, or equivalent, bu UKAS or a comparable body.

HMRC's current approach to this contract would be a 1 year contract, with two 1 year optional extensions following that for a potential total of 3 years.

Please note that HMRC will reserve the right to purchase on behalf of other contracting authorities

Range between £1,500,000 - £1,800,000

Read: HMRC are providing early notification of a requirement to provide forensic science analytical services that will support investigations in all operational areas by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits. This tender will be for Digital and Telecommunications analysis

Essential requirement: potential providers must possess BSEN ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 17025 & the Forensic Science Regulator's Codes of Practice and Conduct certification, or equivalent, by UKAS or a comparable body.

HMRC's current approach to this contract would be a 1 year contract, with two 1 year optional extensions following that for a potential total of 3 years.

Please note that HMRC will reserve the right to purchase on behalf of other contracting authorities

Range between £1,500,000 - £1,800,000

Other additional information: Please note that suppliers will need to register on the HMRC SAP Ariba e-Sourcing portal in order to express an interest in attending a Supplier Day and to submit responses to an invitation to tender. Guidance on how to register can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528355/SAP_Ariba_Sourcing_Professional_Supplier_s_Guide_-_June_2016.pdf

Once you have registered, please confirm by emailing mansib.hussain@hmrc.gov.uk

Details of the Supplier Day are to be confirmed, HMRC will be in touch to arrange a time slot.

HMRC are providing early notification of a requirement to provide forensic science analytical services that will support investigations in all operational areas by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits. This tender will be for Digital and Telecommunications analysis

Essential requirement: potential providers must possess BSEN ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification, or equivalent, bu UKAS or a comparable body.

HMRC's current approach to this contract would be a 1 year contract, with two 1 year optional extensions following that for a potential total of 3 years.

Please note that HMRC will reserve the right to purchase on behalf of other contracting authorities