---
title: "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0349c5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-06-23"
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# Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0349c5

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis," with a contract value of £10 million. This procurement falls under the laboratory services category and aims to establish a Framework Agreement for analysing samples related to the Road Traffic Act 1988. The tender process is at the open stage, with a submission deadline of 25 July 2022. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically, and key contract terms including performance indicators are detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The service is expected to last for a duration of 1440 days, with an emphasis on high-quality service delivery.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic analysis and laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in the analysis and reporting of samples relevant to traffic law enforcement. Companies with experience in public sector contracts and a strong understanding of quality assurance standards, including ISO accreditations, will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, those organisations able to demonstrate a commitment to ethical employment practices, such as the Real Living Wage, will have a distinct advantage in their bids.

## Notice

Provision of Forensic Toxicology casework analysis specifically in relation to samples submitted under Section 4 and Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Forensic Toxicology casework analysis specifically in relation to samples submitted under Section 4 and Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The Service Provider shall carry out analysis of samples and report results in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Police Authority and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). The most effective examination and analytical processes shall be used at all times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017184-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017184-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000697686
- 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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