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Provision of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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21 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a tender for the provision of three Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection instruments, along with associated maintenance packages. This procurement falls under the goods category within the public order and safety industry, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the contract value amounting to £226,524.82, officially signed on 14 December 2021. This initiative aims to enhance the forensic toxicology services provided to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service by establishing a new laboratory facility that will cater to a substantial volume of cases annually.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and forensic technologies. Companies focused on advanced analytical instruments, maintenance services, and innovative solutions for toxicology testing will find a favourable environment to compete. With the contract already awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, businesses positioned within the realm of large-scale suppliers can leverage such procurement processes for growth, particularly those able to meet the rigorous quality and technical standards required by the Scottish Police Authority.

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Notice Title

Provision of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments

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: The Authority shall also have the option to purchase one (1) additional Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection instrument with associated maintenance and training package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000677090
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436352
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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
£226,524 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 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
fiona.dewar@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7717878917

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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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