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Award

08 May 2026 at 15:36

Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, based in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of an Automated Liquid Handler under the title "Automated Liquid Handler". The procurement, classified under Clinical forensics equipment and supplies, took place across the region of UKM. Initially initiated as an open procedure tender, the process has now reached the award stage, with the award date being 31st March 2026. Essex Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited was selected as the supplier with the contract valued at £157,195. The procurement process included a tender period culminating on 26th September 2025, ensuring a thorough selection process for this key equipment in forensic services.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and scientific supply solutions, particularly those with expertise in automated systems for precise chemical handling and those capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance and training services. Small and medium enterprises, like Essex Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, demonstrated competitive advantage by offering innovative solutions accompanied by robust quality assurances, as seen with the award criteria favouring quality at 70% and price at 30%. As a business, understanding the precise and technical demands of the forensic service domain can position a company well to leverage future opportunities within similar public procurement frameworks, fostering growth through specialised service offerings and community benefit initiatives in Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Automated Liquid Handler

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") had a requirement to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the Supply and installation of a A Automated Liquid Handling Robot System and related consumables and associated maintenance package.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPA Forensic Services had a requirement to procure and install an automated liquid handling system plus post installation training, an associated maintenance package and consumables. The instrument must be able to precisely and accurately sample, dilute and dispense solvated certified drug reference materials to produce complex drug mixes for the purpose of calibration and quality control samples for quantification purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05893d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042716-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,195 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSEX SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

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