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Maintenance and Servicing of 1x NMR Instrument

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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25 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, executed by the Scottish Police Authority, aimed at awarding a contract for the Maintenance and Servicing of one NMR Instrument within the Forensics Services Laboratory. This contract falls under the services category within the Public Order and Safety industry and is specifically located in Scotland (UKM region). The process utilised an open procurement method and has reached the award and contract stage, being successfully completed. The contract, valued at £110,680, was signed on 4th July 2025, with Bruker UK being the supplier. The procurement reflects the authority's intention to maintain critical forensic infrastructure, which is covered by the GPA legal framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment maintenance sector, specifically those specialising in NMR instruments. Large enterprises with a track record of providing high-value laboratory services, maintenance, and associated support to forensic and law enforcement agencies are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The open procedure utilised in this procurement allows for broad participation, making it an advantageous entry point for established suppliers looking to expand their governmental and scientific contracts portfolio, particularly within the UK region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Servicing of 1x NMR Instrument

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to award a contract for the Provision of a Service and Maintenance contract for a NMR Instrument, within Forensics Services Laboratory

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to award a contract for the Provision of a Service and Maintenance contract for a NMR Instrument , within Forensics Services Laboratory

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808179
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537672
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
£110,680 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20257 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
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
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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