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Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ)

Scottish Police Authority

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20 Aug 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking tenders for the "Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ)" to support its Forensic Services in Glasgow. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 20 September 2021. The project aims to deliver four mass spectrometers and associated maintenance packages, essential for the newly established toxicology laboratory, which is expected to handle up to 4,000 cases annually. This open procedure tender primarily involves the procurement of goods, and electronic submissions are required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical equipment, forensic science technologies, and laboratory services. Companies with experience in supplying and installing similar instruments, particularly those offering expertise in Forensic or Clinical Toxicology, will be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders could also benefit from the potential for contract renewal and the option to purchase additional equipment under this agreement, thus enabling further growth in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ)

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery and Installation of 4 x Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ) and associated maintenance packages.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services is expanding its remit to provide a post-mortem forensic toxicology service to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) who are responsible for the investigations into sudden, unexplained deaths in Scotland. . A new toxicology laboratory for Scotland is to be created to provide state-of-the-art testing capabilities for police and prosecutors. The new facility will be located in Glasgow. This will be a busy laboratory service receiving up to 4000 cases per annum and requiring a quick turnaround. . Scottish Police Authority, Forensic Services, has a requirement to procure 4 x Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ) and associated maintenance packages. These instruments will be used in a forensic toxicology laboratory and will be located at the new facility.

Options: Within the contract the Authority include the option to purchase one additional LC-QQQ with associated maintenance package.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for one period of up to three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000664182
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424934
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Further Information

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