---
title: "Forensic Biology Casework Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000538893"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2018-07-30"
---

# Forensic Biology Casework Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000538893

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a ranked framework agreement for the provision of Forensic Biology Casework Services, valued at £5,000,000, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has reached the contract award stage. Key dates include the contract signing on July 12, 2018, and a tender period that ended on April 30, 2018. The successful bidders, Key Forensic Services Ltd and Eurofins Forensic Services Limited, are tasked with delivering these critical services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in forensic services and quality control processes. Companies with applicable accreditations, such as ISO 17025, and a proven track record in forensic biology casework would be well-suited to compete for future projects. The framework agreement allows for multiple service providers, encouraging SMEs and larger firms in the forensic industry to enhance their offerings and expand their client base in response to rising demands from agencies like the Scottish Police Authority.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) have awarded a ranked framework agreement for the provision of forensic biology casework services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is the intention of the SPA that any contract awarded pursuant to this ITT will be awarded to multiple service providers in the form of a framework agreement. The SPA is not bound to accept the lowest or any Offer or Tender and reserves the right not to award any contract pursuant to this ITT and the procurement process of which it forms part of. Subject to the requirements of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as amended, should the SPA approve the award of a contract, a formal written acceptance will be issued on its behalf to the successful Tendered.

Renewal: Option to extend initial 24 month contract for a period of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326751 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES; KEY FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326751
- 13 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316804

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR316804&idx=3
  24th April 2018 - Updated price submission template V1.2 - please refer to additional information for further detail.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR316804&idx=2
  16th April 2018 - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) V1.10
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR316804&idx=1
  16th April 2018 - Forensic Biology Casework Services - Invitation To Tender (ITT)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316804
  Forensic Biology Casework Services - The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) seek to create a ranked framework agreement for the provision of forensic biology casework services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326751
  Forensic Biology Casework Services - The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) have awarded a ranked framework agreement for the provision of forensic biology casework services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000538893

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