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title: "01958 The Supply And Maintenance Of Explosive And Narcotic Detection Scanners"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e8a0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2022-02-17"
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# 01958 The Supply And Maintenance Of Explosive And Narcotic Detection Scanners

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e8a0

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is conducting a public procurement process for the supply and maintenance of explosive and narcotic detection scanners. This tender, titled "01958 The Supply And Maintenance Of Explosive And Narcotic Detection Scanners," falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on drug detection apparatus. Located in Edinburgh, UK, the procurement is currently in the Planning stage, with the tender period set to close on 8th November 2021 at 10:00 AM. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a variety of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in security equipment and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in handling controlled substances. Businesses capable of offering approved and certified desktop explosives and narcotics trace detectors, along with the necessary maintenance, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies meeting the minimum turnover requirement of GBP 100,000 for the past two years and possessing appropriate insurance coverage may find this contract to be a viable avenue for business growth.

## 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 the supply of 8 (indicative) desktop explosives & narcotics trace detectors and consumables that meet the requirements of the SPS specification. There is also a requirement to update the SPS narcotics library with new compounds. The successful supplier shall provide preventative and reactive maintenance of the Goods in order to ensure optimal performance for the Contract Term and shall be required to work in partnership with the SPS.

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/004566-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 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 | £168,260 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAPISCAN SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2022 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004566-2022
- 6 Oct 2021 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024883-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669463
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384

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