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Bulletrax upgrade

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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27 May 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority recently completed a procurement process titled "Bulletrax upgrade," aimed at acquiring ballistic intelligence forensic equipment. This procurement falls within the public order and safety category and took place in Glasgow, UK. The purchasing was conducted through a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, with the contract signed on 5th February 2021. The total value of the contract is £248,711, and the project was initiated as part of the United Kingdom's National Ballistic Intelligence Services (NABIS).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic technology and equipment, particularly those with expertise in ballistic intelligence. Companies offering innovative forensic solutions, including hardware and support services, will find a suitable market for their offerings. With the local focus in Glasgow, small to medium enterprises engaged in this field are encouraged to explore similar projects and partnerships that align with their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Bulletrax upgrade

Notice Description

Ballistic intelligence forensic equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Bulletrax specialised hardware plus Projectina microscope.

Procurement Information

The United Kingdoms National Ballistic Intelligence Services (NABIS) government group consists of a number of forensic firearms ballistic laboratories including Police Scotland gartcosh (Glasgow) forensic facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000655390
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416600
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£248,711 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@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

FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY (EUROPE

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