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PROC-26-3374 - GC-MS Servicing and Maintenance Contract Renewal

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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15 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, situated in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process with the title "PROC-26-3374 - GC-MS Servicing and Maintenance Contract Renewal." This tender falls under the industry category of public order and safety, and specifically involves services related to forensic investigations. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure via the APUC Framework. Following the initiation of this tender process, the contract was awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, with a contract value of £168,083.91, which was signed on 14th May 2026. The contract period is set for one year with the potential for two further extensions of up to 12 months each, focusing on servicing and maintenance within Forensic Services in the UKM82 region.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering servicing and maintenance in the field of forensic services, particularly those capable of leveraging mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment. Large businesses with expertise in handling high-value, service-based contracts are particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders like this one, given Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd's successful bid in a sole-bid context. Interested companies that specialise in the public safety services sector can find this a lucrative area for growth, especially if they are equipped to meet the specifications and quality standards demanded by public law bodies such as the Scottish Police Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROC-26-3374 - GC-MS Servicing and Maintenance Contract Renewal

Notice Description

A Direct Award was carried out via the APUC GC-MS Servicing and Maintenance Contract Renewal, for the provision of a GC-MS Servicing and Maintenance Contract Renewal within Forensic Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a GC-MS Servicing and Maintenance Contract Renewal within Forensic Services. The contract period shall be for one (1) year, with the option to extend the contract for a further two (2) periods of up to 12 months each (1+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832080
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555928
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,083 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20263 weeks 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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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