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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a procurement process for "Drug Testing Kits," specifically roadside drug testing kits, under a limited procurement method. The process was a direct award without prior publication owing to its utilisation of the Blue Light Commercial Framework. The location for this contract is Glasgow, within the UKM region, covering the supply of goods related to public order and safety. The procurement process has moved from the tender stage to award, with the contract being actively signed on 22 May 2026. D. Tec International Ltd has been identified as the supplier, and the contract has been valued at £260,000. This represents a strategic procurement decision aimed at enhancing road safety measures in the region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of safety equipment, particularly those specialising in drug testing technology. Organisations with the capability to offer innovative or cost-effective solutions in drug detection devices might find similar tenders attractive. Furthermore, businesses with experience in serving public safety agencies or those looking to expand into the government sector could be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, especially through frameworks aligned with specific sector needs like the Blue Light Commercial Framework.

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Notice Title

Drug Testing Kits

Notice Description

Roadside drug testing kits.

Procurement Information

Direct award via the Blue Light Commercial Framework for the Provision of Mobile Preliminary Roads Drug Testing Devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835087
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558308
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 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

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
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

D. TEC INTERNATIONAL

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