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Supply and Maintenance of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments (HS-GC/FID)

Scottish Police Authority

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16 Sep 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is conducting an open tender process for the supply and maintenance of three Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments (HS-GC/FID), with a deadline for submissions set for 18 October 2021. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and will take place in Glasgow, UK, as part of the public order and safety industry category. Interested parties should be aware that bids can only be submitted electronically through the specified online portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic or clinical toxicology equipment and services, particularly those capable of providing installation and training for the HDD instruments. Companies with relevant certifications and prior experience in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, there is an option to purchase an additional instrument along with maintenance services, making this contract potentially beneficial for businesses aiming to expand their customer base in the forensic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments (HS-GC/FID)

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery and Installation of 3 x Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection (HS-GC/FID) instruments 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 3 x Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection (HS-GC/FID) instruments and associated maintenance packages. These instruments will be used in a forensic toxicology laboratory and will be located at the new facility. . A proposal for 3 x indoor hydrogen generators and 3 x indoor air generators (one per instrument) or alternative solution using less generators with high capacities is also requested as part of the tender.

Options: Within the contract the Authority include the option to purchase one additional HS-GC/FID instrument 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-r6ebe6-0000665371
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427595
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

38432210 - Gas chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 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

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