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DNA Support Consumables and Maintenance

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a contract for the Supply and Delivery of DNA Consumables and Maintenance of existing equipment to Life Technologies Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with the rationale of an award without prior publication due to technical reasons and protection of exclusive rights. The contract, valued at £3,165,551.21, was signed on 28th November 2023 in Glasgow, UK, under the main procurement category of goods.

This opportunity for business growth in the public procurement sector is particularly suitable for large-scale suppliers with expertise in providing DNA support consumables and maintenance services. The award was made after a single bid was received, highlighting potential niche business opportunities in specialised procurement areas. Businesses interested in similar opportunities should monitor relevant tender notices and be prepared to competitively bid for contracts that align with their capabilities and offerings.

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Notice Title

DNA Support Consumables and Maintenance

Notice Description

Supply and Delivery of DNA Consumables and Maintenance of existing equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract through NCA: An NCA can be justified under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015: Regulation 33 (1) (b) (ii) and (iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, which allows the contracting authority to award a public contract without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice when (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, but only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement.

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition Justification for selected award procedure: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive Explanation An NCA can be justified under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015: Regulation 33 (1) (b) (ii) and (iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, which allows the contracting authority to award a public contract without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice when (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, but only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000754299
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN495709
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,165,551 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 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
louise.hall@scotland.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
TLM82 Glasgow City

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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