II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Digital Forensic Services
Reference number:
TF-DF01
72000000
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IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The NPCC, under their Transforming Forensics Programme acting through Dorset Police as their host, intend to establish a Framework for Digital Forensics Services.
The Framework is planned to have a maximum period of 48 months.
It is anticipated the Framework will be awarded by 31/12/2019 with an operative commencement date on or before 31/01/2020.
It is envisaged Call-Off contracts may be agreed for
(i) “Contracted Services”; contracting authorities will have the capability to place orders for an expected, anticipated or committed volume or percentage of particular Digital Forensics Services.
(ii) “Spot Buy Services”; contracting authorities may place ad-hoc orders to deal with situations of critical need, unexpected demand or in response to other changes in the technology or in the market.
Services (including data processing, analysis or reporting) will be performed in the UK. Other jurisdictions with comparable accreditations & standards may be used by exception.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 20000000.00
GBP
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:
8
Computing, Mobiles and Devices
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
31642000
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Electronic detection apparatus
32000000
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Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
33950000
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Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
38430000
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Detection and analysis apparatus
38432000
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Analysis apparatus
45215147
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Forensic room construction work
48000000
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Software package and information systems
71600000
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Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71620000
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Analysis services
71621000
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Technical analysis or consultancy services
71630000
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Technical inspection and testing services
71631000
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Technical inspection services
72300000
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Data services
72400000
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Internet services
72500000
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Computer-related services
72700000
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Computer network services
72800000
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Computer audit and testing services
72900000
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Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
DT2 8DZ
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
1) Services relating to the extraction, analysis and interpreting of data from devices such as:
a) Mobile phones and Smart phones and Tablets;
b) Desktop, Towers, Servers, PC, and Laptops;
c) Portable and ‘Thumb’ Drives;
d) Consoles;
e) Data Storage and/or other recording or storage media i.e. CD, DVD, SD;
II.2.14)
Additional information
It is envisaged Call-Offs of up to 48 months may be made under the Framework may be made by
(i) the 43 territorial forces in England & Wales acting individually or in a formal or informal collaboration, and
(ii) other police organisations, law enforcement, defence agencies and others within the United Kingdom that have digital forensics requirements including BTP, CNC, NCA, MoD, & PSNI.
Cameras, Satellite, Drives, Media and Location Based Services
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
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IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
32333000
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Video recording or reproducing apparatus
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
2) Services relating to the extraction, analysis and interpreting of data from devices such as:
a) Cameras, Video Recording Devices and Televisions and/or Image Analysis;
b) Drones & other remote controlled or operated units together with their control units;
c) Intelligent Virtual Assistants (including their software and history);
d) Satellite Navigation Systems, GPS and other location-based tracking services;
e) Media;
f) Any device and/or service and/or interaction that may leave a ‘digital signature’ or ‘digital handshake’ or a ‘digital footprint.’
g) Records of interactions by and through devices and/or of searches and responses to enquiries.
Fixed and Mobile Infrastructure
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
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IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
32571000
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Communications infrastructure
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
3) Services relating to analysis, plotting, interpreting and reporting of recording devices and of fixed and mobile infrastructure, such as:
a) Cell Site Analysis
b) CCTV
c) Video and Audio
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
60640000
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Shipping operations
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Logistic Services, inclusive of collection, transportation and delivery of devices or artefacts by physical or electronical means.
Consumables and Media
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
30234400
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Digital versatile disks (DVDs)
35121400
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Security bags
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
5) Provision of Consumables for Digital Forensic Services
Other Technical and Operational Services
Lot No:
6
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
50433000
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Calibration services
48614000
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Data-acquisition system
72300000
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Data services
72222000
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Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222200
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Information systems or technology planning services
72800000
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Computer audit and testing services
72810000
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Computer audit services
73110000
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Research services
73111000
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Research laboratory services
73200000
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Research and development consultancy services
73210000
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Research consultancy services
73400000
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Research and Development services on security and defence materials
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
6) Other Services inclusive of
a) testing, calibration, audit, inspection and provision of tools;
b) the remote access and/or remote interrogation of devices inclusive of telecommunication services, software and encryption / decryption services;
c) reporting and planning; and
d) research and development services;
Professional Services
Lot No:
7
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71319000
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Expert witness services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
7) Attendance of personal to places other than normal place of delivery of Services such as
a) Scene Call-Out
b) Court, (including acting in the capacity of as expert witness)
c) Laboratories & Police offices
d) Case Conference
Ancilliary and Related Services
Lot No:
8
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72600000
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Computer support and consultancy services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
8) Anything related, or ancillary to, any of the above services in Lots 1 to 7.
II.2.14)
Additional information
Bidders may, prior to the tender, be invited to advise on:-
1) current tools & processes;
2) optimal Lotting & Contracting strategy;
3) optimal durations of the contracts.
No tender documents have been issued at this stage.
The publication of this does not commit the Authority to enter into any contract.
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
17/01/2020