This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2022 at 01:00

Tender

24 Sep 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a contract for the supply of DNA kits for DNA profiling in a forensic science context to Life Technologies Ltd. The contract, with an active status, was signed on August 18, 2022. The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure with a focus on goods. The contract was for the procurement of kits for DNA extraction, DNA quantification, and PCR amplification of autosomal STR markers. The process involved quality and price criteria, and the main procurement category was goods.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses in the forensic science industry, particularly those dealing with DNA profiling technologies. Companies engaged in the production or supply of DNA kits for forensic applications would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The contract's location is in Glasgow, UK, and the Scottish Police Authority served as the buying organization for this procurement. The closing date of the procurement process was in September 2021, with a tender period ending in October 2021, showcasing a recent contracting activity in the forensic science field.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of DNA Kits for DNA profiling in a forensic science context

Notice Description

Supply of DNA Kits

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to procure kits for DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification of autosomal STR (short tandem repeat) markers for DNA profiling in a forensic science context.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for four periods of up to twelve months each at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000668236
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457398
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,437,884 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
8 years

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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Life Technologies Ltd

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