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Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis

Scottish Police Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 11:32

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, situated in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is engaged in the procurement process for forensic toxicology casework analysis related to the Road Traffic Act 1988. The procurement, identified as PROC-22-1695, is classified under laboratory services (CPV code 71900000) and involves a budget of £10,000,000. Initially tendered on 16 January 2026, with a submission deadline of 16 February 2026, this procurement followed an open procedure. The contract, covering laboratory analysis services, includes performance metrics and offers an option to extend. An award has been given to Eurofins Forensic Services Limited, resulting in an active contract as of 10 July 2026.

This procurement signifies substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in forensic laboratory services, to provide analysis aligned with legal standards and engage with the public safety sector. An emphasis on quality assurance and necessary certifications, such as ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation, ensures that businesses maintaining high industry standards can thrive. Additionally, businesses benefiting from government compliance expertise, including IR35 and GDPR, are better suited to participate. This tender offers growth prospects for large-scale forensic service providers willing to supply strong analytical capabilities and fulfil stringent quality and regulatory requirements.

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Notice Information

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 contract 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.

Renewal: Option to extend by 1 x 12 + 1 x 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065071-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Eurofins Forensic Services Limited

Further Information

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