Forensic Marking Products and Associated Services (1)

Surrey Police ("the Authority") invited suppliers to submit a tender for the Provision of Forensic Marking Products and Associated Services. The tender sought to identify a supplier for what would be an incremental approach, over the framework's lifetime, to target identified areas where crime has taken place or is likely to, in order prevent and detect these offences. The ability to identify property and persons involved in these crimes and have this converted to evidence that is admissible in court in a timely cost effective manner was a vital component of the tender process. The Framework Term shall be three years with the option to extend the Framework by an additional 12 month increment, making the maximum possible Framework Term of four years. The option to extend the Framework shall be at the sole discretion of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey is acting as lead force for a Framework Agreement for Surrey Police, Sussex Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex who may wish to request the provision of goods and services under this Framework at their discretion. The above named parties have expressed an interest in this Framework, however there is no commitment for them to utilise the Framework. Any of the above named parties can raise call off contracts/purchase orders at any time during the term of the Framework at their discretion.