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Each three-year contracts, extendable for an additional seven years, is to conduct DNA analysis of crime scene samples for submission to the National DNA Database. Cellmark was awarded 100% of the work tendered as the “DNA Crime Scenes package” for all five forces that participated in this regional tender. Derbyshire Constabulary, Leicestershire Constabulary, Lincolnshire Police, Northamptonshire Police and Nottinghamshire Police are all new customers for the company and their DNA samples will now be processed at Cellmark's Abingdon laboratory facility. Thomas Bologna, Orchid Cellmark's president and chief executive officer said, "This award marks an expansion of the company’s footprint across the U.K., connecting us with police forces we have not previously worked with. We are delighted with our success in this latest tender which is part of the ongoing UK police national procurement exercise." Over the last two decades Orchid Cellmark has established its position
as one of the leading providers of forensic services in the U.K. Based
in Abingdon, Oxfordshire and Chorley, Lancashire, the company provides
a comprehensive forensic service ranging from the testing of mouth swab
samples for submission to the U.K. National DNA Database, to the collection
and forensic analysis of a range of evidence types for the investigation
of the most serious crimes. The company also conducts its market leading
paternity and immigration testing services from its Abingdon facility.
Over the last two decades Orchid Cellmark has established its position as one of the leading providers of forensic services in the U.K. Based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire and Chorley, Lancashire, the company provides a comprehensive forensic service ranging from the testing of mouth swab samples for submission to the U.K. National DNA Database, to the collection and forensic analysis of range of evidence types for the investigation of the most serious crimes. In addition to its criminal work, Orchid Cellmark is experienced in body identification following natural disasters, military incidents and terrorist atrocities which includes identification of victims following the Tsunami of 2004, the London bombings in 2005, the RAF Nimrod crash in 2006 and over 60 other incidents over the last 18 months alone. ---------------------------------::----------------------------- Cellmark Forensic Services Cellmark Forensic Services is a registered name of Orchid Cellmark Ltd, part of Orchid Cellmark Inc. (Nasdaq: ORCH), a leading international provider of DNA testing services for forensic, human identity testing and agricultural applications. Orchid Cellmark is one of the largest providers of forensic DNA testing services and its DNA results are used by the criminal justice system to assist with the identification of perpetrators, the exclusion of suspects and the exoneration of wrongfully convicted individuals. In the human identity area, the company provides DNA testing services for paternity and immigration, family relationship analysis, and security applications. In the agriculture field, Orchid Cellmark provides DNA testing services for selective trait breeding. Orchid Cellmark's strong market positions in these segments reflect the company's accredited laboratories in the U.S. and U.K., its innovative genetic analysis technologies and expertise, and the world-renowned Cellmark brand that has been associated with exceptional quality, reliability and customer service for more than two decades. More information on Orchid Cellmark Ltd can be found at www.orchidcellmark.co.uk. More information on Orchid Cellmark Inc. can be found at www.orchidcellmark.com |
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