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RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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26 Feb 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a public procurement process for the supply of RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment. This tender falls under the public order and safety category and was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 5th February 2021 for a total value of £107,665.75. The goods must be delivered to Glasgow, and the procurement process was initiated as a non-competitive action, justified by the unique nature of the technology provided by the sole supplier, Foster & Freeman Ltd.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in advanced security and forensic equipment, particularly those aligned with innovation in fingerprint technology. Potential suppliers should consider this procurement process as an avenue for growth, especially businesses offering unique or proprietary technologies that meet specific government needs. The involvement of SMEs, alongside international competitors, indicates a vibrant market landscape, making it beneficial for emerging firms looking to establish themselves in the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment and associated consumables, plus annual support and maintenance package

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment and associated consumables, plus annual support and maintenance package. A Non-Competitive Action Exercise

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000645642
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB408028
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,665 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 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
Not specified
Contact Email
alison.mcelroy@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786289070

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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOSTER & FREEMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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