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Award

21 Dec 2021 at 09:54

Tender

16 Sep 2021 at 10:15

Tender

20 Aug 2021 at 09:24

Planning

09 Jul 2021 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking tenders for the "Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ)" to enhance their forensic services. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for forensic equipment, and is taking place in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20th September 2021. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically before the specified deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical science and laboratory equipment, particularly in forensic applications. Companies that possess experience in supplying and maintaining similar mass spectrometry instruments, especially those with expertise in technical support and installation, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Providers that demonstrate compliance with relevant insurance and quality assurance standards, as outlined in the tender specifics, stand to benefit from this growing market in forensic technologies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery and Installation of 3 x Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection (HS-GC/FID) instruments and associated maintenance packages

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services is expanding its remit to provide a post-mortem forensic toxicology service to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) who are responsible for the investigations into sudden, unexplained deaths in Scotland. A new toxicology laboratory for Scotland is to be created to provide state-of-the-art testing capabilities for police and prosecutors. The new facility will be located in Glasgow. This will be a busy laboratory service receiving up to 4000 cases per annum and requiring a quick turnaround. Scottish Police Authority, Forensic Services, has a requirement to procure 3 x Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection (HS-GC/FID) instruments and associated maintenance packages. These instruments will be used in a forensic toxicology laboratory and will be located at the new facility. A proposal for 3 x indoor hydrogen generators and 3 x indoor air generators (one per instrument) or alternative solution using less generators with high capacities is also requested as part of the tender.

Options: The Authority shall also have the option to purchase one (1) additional Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection instrument with associated maintenance and training package.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for one period of up to three years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c63a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031873-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

38432210 - Gas chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£226,524 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 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
TLM82 Glasgow City

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

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