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Provision of Toxicology Testing Equipment for Drug Driving in the UK, with Associated Support Systems, Maintenance Services and Support Package.

MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

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08 Mar 2021 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Provision of Toxicology Testing Equipment for Drug Driving in the UK is initiated by the Merseyside Police - Procurement Department. This project falls under the clinical forensics equipment industry category and is located in the North West of England. The contract involves an open procurement method with a total estimated value of £1.5 million, of which £1 million is the minimum value. The tender period ended on 7 December 2020, with the contract period commencing on 8 February 2021 and concluding on 7 February 2026. The tender includes the supply of Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry units, with an active award announced on 3 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the forensics and analytical equipment sectors, to expand their operations by supplying high-value clinical testing apparatus. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment, support and maintenance services, or related technologies would be well-positioned to compete for contracts arising from this procurement. The successful bidders, AB Sciex UK Ltd and Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, demonstrate the type of established suppliers that can thrive in this competitive market, offering potential collaborations or new pathways for other suppliers to grow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Toxicology Testing Equipment for Drug Driving in the UK, with Associated Support Systems, Maintenance Services and Support Package.

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Merseyside Police wishes to place a contract for the Provision of Toxicology Testing Equipment, with Associated Support Systems, Maintenance Services and Support package, details below. To do this the PCC is carrying out a full European Union Tender via the Bluelight electronic tendering portal. And the purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to provide Tenderers with an opportunity to put forward a proposal for the provision of the various requirements detailed below. The proposed Contract shall be any agreement entered into by the PCC and the successful Tenderer(s) (hence forth called Contractor(s)) for the provision of one or more of the following Lots: - Lot 1 for the supply of three (3) x Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS-MS) units complete with its associated equipment, maintenance services and support package. - Lot 2 for the supply of two (2) x Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS-MS) units complete with its associated equipment, maintenance services and support package. - Lot 3 This Lot was cancelled.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3742accd-b4b1-4563-b07e-cf56fc49b8db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dac7427-8d39-4ce2-bf4a-72ea31fa2388
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 8JX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AB SCIEX

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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