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title: "Provision of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c63a"
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# Provision of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c63a

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking tenders for the "Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ)" to enhance their forensic services. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for forensic equipment, and is taking place in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20th September 2021. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically before the specified deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical science and laboratory equipment, particularly in forensic applications. Companies that possess experience in supplying and maintaining similar mass spectrometry instruments, especially those with expertise in technical support and installation, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Providers that demonstrate compliance with relevant insurance and quality assurance standards, as outlined in the tender specifics, stand to benefit from this growing market in forensic technologies.

## Notice

Supply, Delivery and Installation of 3 x Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection (HS-GC/FID) instruments and associated maintenance packages

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services is expanding its remit to provide a post-mortem forensic toxicology service to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) who are responsible for the investigations into sudden, unexplained deaths in Scotland. A new toxicology laboratory for Scotland is to be created to provide state-of-the-art testing capabilities for police and prosecutors. The new facility will be located in Glasgow. This will be a busy laboratory service receiving up to 4000 cases per annum and requiring a quick turnaround. Scottish Police Authority, Forensic Services, has a requirement to procure 3 x Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection (HS-GC/FID) instruments and associated maintenance packages. These instruments will be used in a forensic toxicology laboratory and will be located at the new facility. A proposal for 3 x indoor hydrogen generators and 3 x indoor air generators (one per instrument) or alternative solution using less generators with high capacities is also requested as part of the tender.

Options: The Authority shall also have the option to purchase one (1) additional Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection instrument with associated maintenance and training package.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for one period of up to three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031873-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | 14 Dec 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 | £226,524 |

## 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, TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031873-2021
- 16 Sep 2021 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023016-2021
- 20 Aug 2021 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020414-2021
- 9 Jul 2021 at 11:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016072-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677090
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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