Forensic Collision Investigation and Imaging Hardware and Software

This direct award is for a five-year spend plan covering all Leica hardware, software licensing, manufacturer support agreements (CCP) and specialist training required by the Crime Scene Survey and Forensic Collision Investigation functions.

The Leica scanning equipment and associated software are used by Crime Scene Surveyors (CSS) and Forensic Collision Investigators (FCI) to provide a critical force-wide capability supporting the investigation of fatal and serious road traffic collisions, major crime investigations, and complex forensic examinations.

The replacement hardware is required because existing equipment is approaching the end of its operational life. Continued use of aged equipment increases the risk of system failures, reduced reliability, compatibility issues and diminished performance. Replacement is therefore essential to maintain operational capability, ensure business continuity and support the accurate capture of evidential data.

The Leica software suite forms a critical part of the forensic workflow and is the dedicated software capable of processing, registering, analysing and presenting data generated by the force's Leica scanning equipment.

Training is included, specific to the software and hardware, and is essential to ensure staff develop and maintain the skills, knowledge and competence required to undertake their forensic duties effectively and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Forensic Collision Reconstruction and Imaging now falls within the remit of the Forensic Science Regulator (FSR). Appropriate training, competency assessment and ongoing professional development are mandatory requirements under the FSR Code of Practice.

GMP currently use Leica hardware and software so this contract maintains the service provision within the Force.