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title: "Analytical Instruments & Maintenance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2020-10-07"
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# Analytical Instruments & Maintenance

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-595942ce-f819-42e2-9ce1-3d946a347611

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Analytical Instruments & Maintenance," conducted by Lancashire Constabulary, pertains to the installation and upkeep of analytical or scientific software packages. This contract falls under the goods category and was valued at £149,143.36. The procurement method employed was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The award for this tender was published on 7th October 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2020 and concluding on 30th September 2024. Delivery is expected to occur in Preston, England, where the principal address of the authority is located.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical instruments and maintenance services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Suppliers with expertise in scientific software and related goods are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Businesses in the scientific equipment sector or those providing technical support and installation services should consider this tender as an opportunity to expand their portfolio, especially given the active status of the award and the long contract duration allowing for ongoing engagement.

## Notice

Analytical Instruments & Maintenance for Scientific Support Department Drugs Unit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e23927-8ec5-4290-b8d9-7466efa61d06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,143 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,143 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2020 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e23927-8ec5-4290-b8d9-7466efa61d06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e23927-8ec5-4290-b8d9-7466efa61d06
  7th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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