---
title: "Supply of DNA Kits for DNA profiling in a forensic science context"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e44d"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-08-26"
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# Supply of DNA Kits for DNA profiling in a forensic science context

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e44d

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a tender process for the supply of DNA Kits for DNA profiling in a forensic science context. The procurement category is goods and the title of the tender is "Supply of DNA Kits for DNA profiling in a forensic science context". The main procurement category is laboratory reagents. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The contracting authority is the Scottish Police Authority based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The contract worth 8,437,884 GBP was signed on 18th August 2022. The award was given to Life Technologies Ltd.

This tender for DNA Kits presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents to compete for a contract with the Scottish Police Authority. The tender process has already been completed, and the contract has been awarded. Businesses that can provide DNA extraction, DNA quantification, and PCR amplification kits suitable for forensic science applications may find this opportunity well-suited for business growth. The buyer has outlined key requirements related to quality and price criteria for the supply of these kits. Businesses that can meet the technical and professional ability criteria specified in the tender documentation will be in a strong position to compete effectively.

## Notice

Supply of DNA Kits

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to procure kits for DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification of autosomal STR (short tandem repeat) markers for DNA profiling in a forensic science context.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for four periods of up to twelve months each at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023950-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 8 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,437,884 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2022 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023950-2022
- 24 Sep 2021 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023770-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668236
- 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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