---
title: "01879 Provision of Explosives and Narcotics Trace Detectors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028797"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028797.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2021-02-10"
---

# 01879 Provision of Explosives and Narcotics Trace Detectors

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028797

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is currently in the active tendering phase for the "Provision of Explosives and Narcotics Trace Detectors" project, classified under the security equipment industry category. This procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for 4th February 2021 at 12:00. The contract requires the supply of desktop explosives and narcotics trace detectors, along with necessary consumables, with initial delivery expected by 31st March 2021. The procurement is taking place in Edinburgh, and it has a duration of 720 days.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security equipment and drug detection apparatus, specifically those that have a UK Home Office licence. Companies with expertise in providing certified explosives and narcotics trace detectors, along with planned preventative maintenance services, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses must demonstrate financial capability, with a minimum turnover requirement of £100,000 in the last two years and compliance with stringent quality standards, making this a prime opportunity for qualified suppliers in the security sector.

## Notice

The SPS requires the supply of desktop explosives and narcotics trace detectors with consumables.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Additional information: Please refer to the ITT.

Options: Additional Goods may be required during the contract term. Consumables will be required during the contract term. The initial delivery of Goods requires to be made by no later than the 31st March 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002751-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002751-2021
- 5 Jan 2021 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000081-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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