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title: "Provision of Toxicology Testing Equipment for Drug Driving in the UK, with Associated Support Systems, Maintenance Services and Support Package."
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# Provision of Toxicology Testing Equipment for Drug Driving in the UK, with Associated Support Systems, Maintenance Services and Support Package.

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3742accd-b4b1-4563-b07e-cf56fc49b8db

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Provision of Toxicology Testing Equipment for Drug Driving in the UK is initiated by the Merseyside Police - Procurement Department. This project falls under the clinical forensics equipment industry category and is located in the North West of England. The contract involves an open procurement method with a total estimated value of £1.5 million, of which £1 million is the minimum value. The tender period ended on 7 December 2020, with the contract period commencing on 8 February 2021 and concluding on 7 February 2026. The tender includes the supply of Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry units, with an active award announced on 3 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the forensics and analytical equipment sectors, to expand their operations by supplying high-value clinical testing apparatus. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment, support and maintenance services, or related technologies would be well-positioned to compete for contracts arising from this procurement. The successful bidders, AB Sciex UK Ltd and Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, demonstrate the type of established suppliers that can thrive in this competitive market, offering potential collaborations or new pathways for other suppliers to grow.

## Notice

The Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Merseyside Police wishes to place a contract for the Provision of Toxicology Testing Equipment, with Associated Support Systems, Maintenance Services and Support package, details below. To do this the PCC is carrying out a full European Union Tender via the Bluelight electronic tendering portal. And the purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to provide Tenderers with an opportunity to put forward a proposal for the provision of the various requirements detailed below. The proposed Contract shall be any agreement entered into by the PCC and the successful Tenderer(s) (hence forth called Contractor(s)) for the provision of one or more of the following Lots: - Lot 1 for the supply of three (3) x Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS-MS) units complete with its associated equipment, maintenance services and support package. - Lot 2 for the supply of two (2) x Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS-MS) units complete with its associated equipment, maintenance services and support package. - Lot 3 This Lot was cancelled.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dac7427-8d39-4ce2-bf4a-72ea31fa2388 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 8JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AB SCIEX; AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2021 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dac7427-8d39-4ce2-bf4a-72ea31fa2388

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dac7427-8d39-4ce2-bf4a-72ea31fa2388
  8th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35136&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data in Tender documentation

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseyside.police.uk

## Provenance

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