Award

National Pipette Replacement

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, embarked on a public procurement process for the "National Pipette Replacement" project within the public order and safety industry category. This procurement covered goods, specifically pipettes and tips, for a national replacement across five sites. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the tender initially announced on 19th December 2025 and submission closing on 23rd January 2026. The award stage was completed, and on 18th March 2026, a contract valued at £87,170.82 was signed with McQuilkin & Co., the selected supplier. The process was conducted under the guidelines of the EU's legal basis, CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and distribution of scientific laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in high-quality yet competitively priced pipettes and related supplies would find this contract beneficial. Those offering innovative product solutions and willing to engage in long-term partnerships with public sector entities are ideal contenders. Additionally, as this project involves supplying to a distinguished public body like the Scottish Police Authority, successful suppliers could leverage this collaboration to build credibility and enhance their market position in the public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Pipette Replacement

Notice Description

National Pipette Replacement

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPA Forensic Services has a requirement to procure Pipettes and Tips for a national replacement across 5 sites (details in attached documents)

Options: detailed in ITT pack

Renewal: Possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818655
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553526
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

38437100 - Pipettes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,170 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 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
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

MCQUILKIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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