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title: "Service and Maintenance of STAR Robotic Platforms"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af7f"
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# Service and Maintenance of STAR Robotic Platforms

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af7f

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a procurement process for the service and maintenance of STAR Robotic Platforms, which are essential for DNA analysis. This contract falls within the services category, specifically classified under repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The procurement was conducted as a limited process, without prior publication, and the contract was awarded to Hamilton Sales and Service UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £624,185.60, was signed on 14th April 2021, with delivery locations specified in Dundee and Glasgow.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical servicing and maintenance of medical equipment, particularly those positioned to support law enforcement agencies. Given the nature of the contract being awarded to a single supplier, businesses with expertise in robotic system maintenance or those involved in medical technology servicing would be especially well-suited to consider similar future tenders. This can pave the way for growth in the industry by establishing a foothold in providing specialised services to public sector organisations.

## Notice

Service and Maintenance of STAR Robotic Platforms used in DNA analysis process

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Service and maintenance of STAR Robotic Platforms used in the DNA analysis process.

### Procurement Information

This service can only be provided by Hamilton Sales and Service UK Ltd for technical reasons:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010254-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 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 | £624,185 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAMILTON SALES AND SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010254-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

## Provenance

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