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Research Agreement - Drug Detection

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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13 Dec 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has awarded a research agreement titled "Research Agreement - Drug Detection" for laboratory research services to test suspected controlled substances/drug samples seized by the Scottish Prisons. The procurement stage is complete, and the main procurement category is services. The tender was initiated as an open procedure, and it involves the buying organisation, the University of Dundee, and the Edinburgh Sheriff Court. The deadline for this tender was in 2022, and the purpose is to identify substance types and new substances to improve drug detection within prisons.

This tender for laboratory research services provides an opportunity for businesses involved in scientific research, particularly those with expertise in drug detection and analysis, to compete. Companies with capabilities in forensic analysis, substance identification, and research collaboration would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The collaboration between the Scottish Prison Service and the University of Dundee aims to enhance the operational capabilities of drug detection machines, creating potential for innovation and advancement in the field of forensic science.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Agreement - Drug Detection

Notice Description

Laboratory research services to test suspected controlled substances/ drug samples seized by the Scottish Prisons with a view to identifying the substance type and any new type of substances.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Laboratory research reflects the University of Dundee testing samples of items / materials seized by the SPS to allow the identification of any controlled substances / drugs, and types of new substance which have been introduced into prisons. This supports the SPS's own machine based drug detection activity by providing secondary testing and allows the parties to improve the operational capability of the drug detection machines. Extension of the existing research activity with the University of Dundee (which commenced in Nov 20 to Jan 23) for a further 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000711144
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466778
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20205 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Christine Hutchison
Contact Email
christine.hutchison@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DL
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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