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Forensic Biology Casework Services

Scottish Police Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Apr 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a ranked framework agreement for the provision of Forensic Biology Casework Services, valued at £5,000,000, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has reached the contract award stage. Key dates include the contract signing on July 12, 2018, and a tender period that ended on April 30, 2018. The successful bidders, Key Forensic Services Ltd and Eurofins Forensic Services Limited, are tasked with delivering these critical services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in forensic services and quality control processes. Companies with applicable accreditations, such as ISO 17025, and a proven track record in forensic biology casework would be well-suited to compete for future projects. The framework agreement allows for multiple service providers, encouraging SMEs and larger firms in the forensic industry to enhance their offerings and expand their client base in response to rising demands from agencies like the Scottish Police Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Biology Casework Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) have awarded a ranked framework agreement for the provision of forensic biology casework services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is the intention of the SPA that any contract awarded pursuant to this ITT will be awarded to multiple service providers in the form of a framework agreement. The SPA is not bound to accept the lowest or any Offer or Tender and reserves the right not to award any contract pursuant to this ITT and the procurement process of which it forms part of. Subject to the requirements of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as amended, should the SPA approve the award of a contract, a formal written acceptance will be issued on its behalf to the successful Tendered.

Renewal: Option to extend initial 24 month contract for a period of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000538893
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326751
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
2
Supplier Names

Eurofins Forensic Services Limited

Key Forensic Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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