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Research Agreement - Drug Detection

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has completed a procurement process for a Research Agreement focused on Drug Detection, located in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement was classified under the services category, specifically concerning laboratory research services. The process was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded to the University of Dundee. The successful bid was finalised on 21 December 2020, with a total contract value of £144,000. The primary objective of this contract is to enhance the effectiveness of drug detection equipment used within Scottish prisons by updating the detection library with new substances identified through laboratory testing.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory research, drug detection technologies, or those involved in developing innovative solutions for public safety and security. Companies with capabilities in forensic science, analytical chemistry, or similar fields would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders related to drug detection and public safety services in Scotland. Such businesses can leverage the existing framework established by the Scottish Prison Service to expand their offerings and enter into contracts supporting the improvement of prison safety protocols.

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Notice Title

Research Agreement - Drug Detection

Notice Description

Laboratory research services to test items recovered in Scottish prisons for drug substances with a view to identifying the drug type and any new substances.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Laboratory research reflects the University of Dundee testing samples of items / materials provided by SPS to allow the identification of drug substances and new substances which have been introduced into prisons. This supports the SPS's own machine based drug detection activity by providing secondary testing and allows the parties to improve the operational capability of the drug detection machines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000642076
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404958
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20205 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 PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.wares@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303768

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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