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Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis

Scottish Police Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Scottish Police Authority involves the "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis," focusing on services related to samples submitted under Sections 4 and 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The procurement is classified under the industry category of public order and safety, with the main procurement category being services. The location of the procurement activities is the UK. The process followed an open procedure allowing electronic submission of tenders via the Public Tenders Scotland portal. Key dates included the tender period ending on 16th February 2026, and the contract was awarded on 17th February 2026. With an award value of £10,000,000, Eurofins Forensic Services Limited was appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic toxicology, particularly those with the capability to analyse and report on samples related to driving under the influence, as stipulated by the Road Traffic Act 1988. It is well-suited for larger organisations due to the scale of the contract and the requirement for significant insurance coverages and relevant accreditations, such as BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Businesses engaged in such high-precision and regulated areas can leverage this opportunity to expand their government contracts portfolio while ensuring compliance with stringent quality and technical standards. Given the requirement for experience in court representation, firms that also provide expert witness services would be highly competitive in this tender. The opportunity to renew the contract provides potential for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis

Notice Description

Provision of Forensic Toxicology casework analysis specifically in relation to samples submitted under Section 4 and Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to put in place a contract for the provision of Forensic Toxicology casework analysis specifically in relation to samples submitted under Section 4 and Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The Service Provider shall carry out analysis of samples and report results in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Police Authority and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). The most effective examination and analytical processes shall be used at all times.

Renewal: Option to extend by 1 x 12 + 1 x 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815892
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559897
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Eurofins Forensic Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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