Hydrocarbons

Tender description

The contracting authority are providing early notification of a requirement to provide forensic analysis of hydrocarbon oil samples (primarily diesel) for identifying government rebated fuel markers and illegal laundering agents, with results provided electronically to the contracting authority. Where results are used in court cases the supplier will be required to provide a witness statement and act as an expert witness. This requirement also includes the supply of forensically secure testing equipment for use by the contracting authority’s officers and other testing equipment e.g. chemicals and laboratory equipment. Expert forensic testing/examination of samples and reporting on a variety of exhibits: — fuel markers/dyes; — laundering agents; — other fuel components, extenders or substitutes. • in line with the forensic science regulator’s codes of practice and conduct for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system; • providing expert witness services, including written statements and presenting evidence to the court; • occasional travel throughout the UK — providing assistance at fuel laundering sites • secure transportation of samples — in a sealed box via a track and trace courier accompanied by a dangerous goods note; — complying with the ADR Limited Quantity regulations.