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Service and Maintenance contract for 1x Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ)

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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10 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for a Service and Maintenance contract for a Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ) at the Forensics Services Laboratory, located in Howden Hall, Edinburgh. The procurement was undertaken through an open procedure, classified under the industry category 'Public order and safety'. The process reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 27th May 2025. The tender was awarded to Waters Limited, a large-scale supplier, for a total value of £122,802.75 GBP. This falls under the broader procurement related to the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment, particularly linked to the APUC framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment servicing, especially those with expertise in mass spectrometry. Large companies with established service delivery capabilities in this niche area may find contracts like these beneficial for growth and expansion into forensic and public safety sectors. By securing such service contracts, businesses can strengthen their market presence and tackle complex servicing requirements, thus offering long-term prospects for development and collaboration with public bodies like the Scottish Police Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service and Maintenance contract for 1x Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ)

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to renew the Service and Maintenance contract for 1 x Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ), within Forensics Services Laboratory at Howden Hall, Edinburgh

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to renew the Service and Maintenance contract for 1 x Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ), within Forensics Services Laboratory at Howden Hall, Edinburgh

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804071
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534434
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,802 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months 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 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
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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