Pilot Border Force Forensic Testing Services

Tender description

Border Force wish to run a pilot service for forensic testing at multiple locations across the UK. Border Force are seeking ways to protect staff on the front line and provide a forensic testing service for goods in three use cases: * Before adoption by our prosecuting partner, NCA, to confirm the presence of prohibited substances. * When items have been seized following an indication of a prohibited substance and then appealed leading to condemnation cases. * Where no safe through barrier testing is available and the goods are suspected of being high harm. This pilot service will run for a duration of 12 months to allow Border Force to asses the need and refine their requirements.