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title: "Microspectrophotometer Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000599939"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-10-04"
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# Microspectrophotometer Upgrade

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000599939

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a procurement process for the "Microspectrophotometer Upgrade," which involves providing replacement parts for a microspectrophotometer utilised in forensic textile fibre analysis. The contract was awarded on 22 July 2019, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing broad participation. This process took place in Glasgow, Scotland, under the category of goods in the public order and safety industry. The contract was awarded to SMCS Limited, with a total value of £54,250, reflecting the limited competition based on technical requirements.

This award presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the forensic services and laboratory equipment sectors to enhance their growth potential. Given that the contract was awarded without competition due to technical justifications, companies that specialise in high-technical instruments or those offering similar supporting services for forensic analysis would be well-suited to engage with the Scottish Police Authority in future tenders. Suppliers with established capabilities in delivering complex scientific equipment and a solid understanding of public sector procurement processes may find substantial opportunities for collaboration.

## Notice

Replacement parts for Microspectrophotometer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacements parts for Microspectrophotometer, used in the forensic textile fibre analysis and comparison process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367993 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,250 |

## 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMCS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38519500 - Laboratory microscope replacement bulbs

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367993

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367993
  Microspectrophotometer Upgrade - Replacement parts for Microspectrophotometer

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000599939

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