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Automated Drug Extraction System with Warranty, Support and Maintenance

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a procurement process for an Automated Drug Extraction System with Warranty, Support, and Maintenance. The procurement method used was a limited process with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The system procured is trademarked technology available only from a single supplier. The procurement was justified as a Non-Competitive Action to maintain a critical business process during existing instrument downtime. The procurement involved a contract value of £61,445 and was signed on March 9, 2023, in Glasgow, UK.

This tender for an Automated Drug Extraction System provides an opportunity for businesses in the public order and safety category to engage with the Scottish Police Authority. Businesses specializing in goods provision and with capabilities in technological solutions for sample preparation and toxicology analysis may find this procurement of interest. The procurement stage has already advanced to the award phase, and the awarded contract is currently active. Given the specific requirements of the system and the unique patented technology involved, businesses with expertise in this niche area would be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

Automated Drug Extraction System with Warranty, Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Automated Drug Extraction System for preparation of samples for Drug Toxicology including warranty, support and maintenance package

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a procurement for the provision of an additional Drug Extraction system with warranty, support and maintenance package to support the preparation of samples for analysis by the toxicology team. A Non-Competitive Action has been carried out to procure a further Extrahera system which is a trademarked technology, available from a single supplier, and is the only instrument compatible with the Authority's accredited process (Regulation 6 (4)(b) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016)

Procurement Information

The Biotage Extrahera(tm) Extraction System is an automated or robotic machine which prepares samples prior to examination. Its copyrighted technology uses positive pressure, rather than vacuum, to control flow rate and this makes it unique in the market. This technology almost eliminates the risk of cross contamination of samples. The system is already in use by Forensic Services and has been incorporated into its analytical process. The Authority has carried out extensive work creating the working process and applying for accreditation to an International Organisation for Standardisation ("ISO") standard. The same accredited process could not be used with any other item of equipment. Use of an alternative manual method would be inefficient and carry a greater risk of error. The purpose of this purchase is to safeguard this business critical process during periods of existing instrument downtime. The introduction of a different instrument and method would not achieve this purpose and this instrument is trademarked technology available only from a single supplier. In the circumstances, it was proposed that it would be appropriate to pursue the following procurement as a Non-Competitive Action. A Non-Competitive Action can be justified under the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016: 6.--(1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract-- ....... (4) A contracting authority may award a public supply contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract-- .................. (b) for additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended either as a partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance;

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726887
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474426
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,445 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20232 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
neil.frame@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOTAGE SWEDEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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