II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Mobile Device Examination Equipment
Reference number:
CPA/SPU/581
38000000
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Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
Cheshire Constabulary is experiencing an increase in demand for front line policing to examine mobile devices and associated hardware such as SIM cards. Demand for this facility is expected to continue to rise. It is important to meet this demand and to empower front line investigators to carry out these examinations 24/7. The vision for Cheshire Constabulary is that frontline investigators will have access to mobile device examination equipment at a number of local sites including Custody Suites, Local Police Stations and Headquarters. A number of trained frontline investigators will carry out mobile device examinations on behalf of their colleagues. These trained frontline investigators will advise colleagues on what information may be obtained from mobile devices, how to preserve the evidence and how to use it to develop lines of enquiry.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 200000.00
GBP
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
30200000
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Computer equipment and supplies
31640000
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Machines and apparatus with individual functions
32500000
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Telecommunications equipment and supplies
72610000
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Computer support services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD2 -
Cheshire
Main site or place of performance:
Winsford. CW7 2UA
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Cheshire Constabulary is experiencing an increase in demand for front line policing to examine mobile devices and associated hardware such as SIM cards. Demand for this facility is expected to continue to rise. It is important to meet this demand and to empower front line investigators to carry out these examinations 24/7. This will ensure that:
• The minimum number of suspects have to be bailed pending the examination of their mobile devices and that when it is necessary, the duration of their bail is minimised;
• Victims and witnesses are not unduly inconvenienced when it is necessary to examine their mobile devices;
• Turnaround times for examination of mobile devices is significantly reduced; and
• Submissions to the e-Forensics unit are reduced, enabling skilled staff to focus on more complex technical examinations.
The vision for Cheshire Constabulary is that frontline investigators will have access to mobile device examination equipment at a number of local sites including Custody Suites, Local Police Stations and Headquarters. A number of trained frontline investigators will carry out mobile device examinations on behalf of their colleagues.
These trained frontline investigators will advise colleagues on what information may be obtained from mobile devices, how to preserve the evidence and how to use it to develop lines of enquiry. This will ensure that:
• Wasteful examinations will be prevented by a formalised decision-making process that also ensures force-wide consistency;
• There will be strong governance of the equipment and procedures, with an operational manager who is accountable for sustaining and promoting the proper use of the equipment; and
• This vision is consistent with the Police & Crime Plan Priority of “building on the use of innovative technology to deliver better services to the communities of Cheshire”.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 200000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
There will be an option to renew for twelve [12] months at the discretion of the PCC and with the agreement of the successful Supplier. The duration of the contract will cover the support and maintenance of any equipment and it is anticipated that this element of the contract will be in place until the equipment is taken out of use, which could be up to ten [10] years.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire and Cheshire Constabulary are inviting tenders for four [4], seven [7] and twelve [12] pieces of mobile device examination equipment to include support and maintenance.
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no