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Microspectrophotometer Upgrade

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a procurement process for the "Microspectrophotometer Upgrade," which involves providing replacement parts for a microspectrophotometer utilised in forensic textile fibre analysis. The contract was awarded on 22 July 2019, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing broad participation. This process took place in Glasgow, Scotland, under the category of goods in the public order and safety industry. The contract was awarded to SMCS Limited, with a total value of £54,250, reflecting the limited competition based on technical requirements.

This award presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the forensic services and laboratory equipment sectors to enhance their growth potential. Given that the contract was awarded without competition due to technical justifications, companies that specialise in high-technical instruments or those offering similar supporting services for forensic analysis would be well-suited to engage with the Scottish Police Authority in future tenders. Suppliers with established capabilities in delivering complex scientific equipment and a solid understanding of public sector procurement processes may find substantial opportunities for collaboration.

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Notice Title

Microspectrophotometer Upgrade

Notice Description

Replacement parts for Microspectrophotometer

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacements parts for Microspectrophotometer, used in the forensic textile fibre analysis and comparison process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000599939
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367993
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

38519500 - Laboratory microscope replacement bulbs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20196 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sharon.barr@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895911

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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMCS

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