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24 Mar 2021 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is currently finalising a procurement process for a Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) System, Kits, and Maintenance in the laboratory equipment industry. This procurement, categorised under goods and denoted by the CPV code 38000000, is taking place in Dundee, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract awarded recently on 2 March 2021, for a total value of £628,242.29. The initiative includes a requirement for detailed compliance with employment and equality regulations, as well as data protection obligations.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those providing forensic genetic technologies. Companies offering maintenance packages or related services will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with employment legislation and a commitment to the Real Living Wage may enhance their competitiveness in this tender. This is particularly relevant for both established firms and small businesses aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) System, Kits and Maintenance

Notice Description

MPS System with Kits and maintenance package

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Police Authority, Forensic Services, has a requirement to procure a MPS system, along with kits for forensic genetics use, software to analyse the results and an associated maintenance package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029ec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005968-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£628,242 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Life Technologies Ltd

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