Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 29/08/2019

Expire date: 04/10/2019

External Reference: 2019-546327

TED Reference: 2019/S 168-410961

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

South West Police Procurement Department (SWPPD)
N/A
Middlemoor
Exeter
EX2 7HQ
UK
Contact person: Richard Sharp
Telephone: +44 7876578765
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Digital Forensic Services
Reference number:  TF-DF01
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.1.3)

Type of contract

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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Computing, Mobiles and Devices
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31642000  -  Electronic detection apparatus
32000000  -  Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
33950000  -  Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
38430000  -  Detection and analysis apparatus
38432000  -  Analysis apparatus
45215147  -  Forensic room construction work
48000000  -  Software package and information systems
71600000  -  Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71620000  -  Analysis services
71621000  -  Technical analysis or consultancy services
71630000  -  Technical inspection and testing services
71631000  -  Technical inspection services
72300000  -  Data services
72400000  -  Internet services
72500000  -  Computer-related services
72700000  -  Computer network services
72800000  -  Computer audit and testing services
72900000  -  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.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Cameras, Satellite, Drives, Media and Location Based Services
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
32333000  -  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.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Fixed and Mobile Infrastructure
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
32571000  -  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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Logistics
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

60640000  -  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.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Consumables and Media
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30234400  -  Digital versatile disks (DVDs)
35121400  -  Security bags
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

5) Provision of Consumables for Digital Forensic Services
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Other Technical and Operational Services
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

50433000  -  Calibration services
48614000  -  Data-acquisition system
72300000  -  Data services
72222000  -  Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222200  -  Information systems or technology planning services
72800000  -  Computer audit and testing services
72810000  -  Computer audit services
73110000  -  Research services
73111000  -  Research laboratory services
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73210000  -  Research consultancy services
73400000  -  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;
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Professional Services
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71319000  -  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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Ancilliary and Related Services
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72600000  -  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

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

1) To participate, interested parties (including SMEs, social enterprises, voluntary or community organisation) must be registered on Bluelight with up-to-date contact details to include your full company details, emails, and telephone number via the Blue Light portal.
2) The terms and conditions and the schedules of the Framework Agreement and the Call-Off Contract will be made available as part of the tender pack.
For further details on the Transforming Forensics Programme please use this link:
https://www.npcc.police.uk/NPCCBusinessAreas/ReformandTransformation/Specialistcapabilitiesmain/SpecialistCapabilitiesProgrammeTransformingForensi.aspx