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title: "Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) System, Kits and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029ec1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-03-24"
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# Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) System, Kits and Maintenance

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029ec1

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is currently finalising a procurement process for a Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) System, Kits, and Maintenance in the laboratory equipment industry. This procurement, categorised under goods and denoted by the CPV code 38000000, is taking place in Dundee, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract awarded recently on 2 March 2021, for a total value of £628,242.29. The initiative includes a requirement for detailed compliance with employment and equality regulations, as well as data protection obligations.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those providing forensic genetic technologies. Companies offering maintenance packages or related services will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with employment legislation and a commitment to the Real Living Wage may enhance their competitiveness in this tender. This is particularly relevant for both established firms and small businesses aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

MPS System with Kits and maintenance package

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Police Authority, Forensic Services, has a requirement to procure a MPS system, along with kits for forensic genetics use, software to analyse the results and an associated maintenance package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005968-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 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 | £628,242 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005968-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:554969-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

## Provenance

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