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23 Jun 2022 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis," with a contract value of £10 million. This procurement falls under the laboratory services category and aims to establish a Framework Agreement for analysing samples related to the Road Traffic Act 1988. The tender process is at the open stage, with a submission deadline of 25 July 2022. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically, and key contract terms including performance indicators are detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The service is expected to last for a duration of 1440 days, with an emphasis on high-quality service delivery.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic analysis and laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in the analysis and reporting of samples relevant to traffic law enforcement. Companies with experience in public sector contracts and a strong understanding of quality assurance standards, including ISO accreditations, will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, those organisations able to demonstrate a commitment to ethical employment practices, such as the Real Living Wage, will have a distinct advantage in their bids.

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Notice Title

Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis

Notice Description

Provision of Forensic Toxicology casework analysis specifically in relation to samples submitted under Section 4 and Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Forensic Toxicology casework analysis specifically in relation to samples submitted under Section 4 and Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The Service Provider shall carry out analysis of samples and report results in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Police Authority and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). The most effective examination and analytical processes shall be used at all times.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0349c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017184-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

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

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