---
title: "Maintenance and Servicing of STAR Platforms"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000573253"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-02-08"
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# Maintenance and Servicing of STAR Platforms

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000573253

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a contract titled "Maintenance and Servicing of STAR Platforms" for services related to the Forensic Services Biology robotic instrumentation. This procurement falls under the public order and safety sector and took place in Glasgow, UK. The process involved a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a call for competition, concluding with a signed contract value of £189,545.38 on 31st December 2018. The contract was initiated for maintenance services that are exclusive to Hamilton Sales & Service UK, who are the sole suppliers for this specific requirement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technical services and robotics maintenance sectors. Companies that specialise in servicing forensic instrumentation or have capabilities in advanced technical support would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The unique nature of the service required, coupled with the exclusive supplier arrangement, highlights the potential for businesses to establish themselves within a niche market that supports forensic services across various locations.

## Notice

This contract will cover the service and maintenance provision for the hardware and software of the Forensic Services Biology robotic instrumentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will cover the service and maintenance provision for the hardware and software of the Forensic Services Biology robotic instrumentation.

### Procurement Information

Forensic Services require maintenance cover from Hamilton Sales and Service UK Ltd. They are sole suppliers of this service to maintain their STAR platforms currently installed in SPA Biology Laboratories in Dundee and Glasgow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344839 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £189,545 |

## 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344839

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344839
  Maintenance and Servicing of STAR Platforms - This contract will cover the service and maintenance provision for the hardware and software of the Forensic Services Biology robotic instrumentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000573253

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