Award

01879 Provision of Explosives and Narcotics Trace Detectors

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2021 at 16:48

Tender

05 Jan 2021 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is currently in the active tendering phase for the "Provision of Explosives and Narcotics Trace Detectors" project, classified under the security equipment industry category. This procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for 4th February 2021 at 12:00. The contract requires the supply of desktop explosives and narcotics trace detectors, along with necessary consumables, with initial delivery expected by 31st March 2021. The procurement is taking place in Edinburgh, and it has a duration of 720 days.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security equipment and drug detection apparatus, specifically those that have a UK Home Office licence. Companies with expertise in providing certified explosives and narcotics trace detectors, along with planned preventative maintenance services, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses must demonstrate financial capability, with a minimum turnover requirement of £100,000 in the last two years and compliance with stringent quality standards, making this a prime opportunity for qualified suppliers in the security sector.

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Notice Title

01879 Provision of Explosives and Narcotics Trace Detectors

Notice Description

The SPS requires the supply of desktop explosives and narcotics trace detectors with consumables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Additional information: Please refer to the ITT.

Options: Additional Goods may be required during the contract term. Consumables will be required during the contract term. The initial delivery of Goods requires to be made by no later than the 31st March 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028797
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002751-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gavin.weetman@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303771

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

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