---
title: "01937 The Supply And Maintenance Of Explosive And Narcotic Detection Scanners"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e499"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2021-10-06"
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# 01937 The Supply And Maintenance Of Explosive And Narcotic Detection Scanners

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e499

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is conducting an open tender for "The Supply And Maintenance Of Explosive And Narcotic Detection Scanners" in the goods category, specifically focusing on drug detection apparatus. This procurement process is currently in the active stage with the submission deadline set for 26th October 2021. The contract period is planned for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Bidders are expected to submit their proposals electronically, and the tender involves the supply of desktop explosives and narcotics trace detectors along with the necessary maintenance services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security and safety equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in drug detection technology and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in high-quality technical solutions and competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process, thus fostering business growth by securing contracts within the public sector. The involvement of the Scottish Prison Service as a central purchasing body highlights the importance of quality and reliability in fulfilling public safety obligations.

## Notice

The SPS requires a Supplier to supply desktop explosives & narcotics trace detectors and consumables. The Supplier shall provide preventative and reactive maintenance of the Goods in order to ensure optimal performance for the Contract Term or the warranty period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS requires a Supplier to supply desktop explosives & narcotics trace detectors and consumables. The Supplier shall provide preventative and reactive maintenance of the Goods in order to ensure optimal performance for the Contract Term or the warranty period.

Renewal: This project has a Contract Term of 3 years with the option to extend a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024855-2021 |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024855-2021
- 24 Sep 2021 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023848-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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