Cheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire · Awarded contract

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Provision of Forensic Marking Products for Offender Identification and Property Marking to Cheshire Constabulary

Awarded 15 Jul 2018

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Awarded15 Jul 2018

Value£6,000,000.00

SupplierSelectamark Security Systems plc

AgencyCheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryPublic Safety & Security

Ended 5y 4mo ago3y term

Awarded 15 July 2018Expired 14 July 2021

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Cheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire awarded a contract to Selectamark Security Systems plc for the provision of forensic marking products for offender identification and property marking.

The contract, valued at AUD 6,000,000, is for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

The products are intended to uniquely identify offenders through forensic solutions derived from criminal actions at crime scenes where the product has been covertly or overtly installed, supporting efforts to reduce theft from domestic and commercial properties and increase public confidence in Cheshire Constabulary.

The contract is also open for participation by Cumbria Constabulary, Dyfed-Powys Police, Leicestershire Police, Merseyside Police, West Midlands Police, Durham Constabulary, Kent & Essex Police, Greater Manchester Police, Suffolk & Norfolk Constabularies, Lancashire Constabulary and North Wales Police.

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