---
title: "Supply and Delivery of Consumables and Maintenance Services for DNA Analysis Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000600323"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-10-10"
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# Supply and Delivery of Consumables and Maintenance Services for DNA Analysis Equipment

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000600323

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has recently completed the procurement for the "Supply and Delivery of Consumables and Maintenance Services for DNA Analysis Equipment," which falls under the public order and safety industry category. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, awarded to Life Technologies Ltd, has a value of approximately £4,133,033.55 and was signed on 1st October 2019. This procurement process was initiated with the need for specific consumables and maintenance services related to DNA analysis, and the contract delivery was required in the Glasgow area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic science products, DNA analysis consumables, or maintenance services for scientific equipment. Companies operating within the forensic and biotechnology sectors, particularly those with existing infrastructure to support rapid delivery and maintenance, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The focus on high-quality consumables and service provisions highlights the demand in this niche market, paving the way for business growth and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

Supply and delivery of consumables and maintenance services for DNA analysis equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of consumables and maintenance services to support the DNA Analysis process

### Procurement Information

Forensic Services purchased the current DNA process capability in 2013 and started using the DNA lines in 2014. The supply of the specific consumables required for this process were set out in the original contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368907 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 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 | £4,133,033 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368907

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368907
  Supply and Delivery of Consumables and Maintenance Services for DNA Analysis Equipment - Supply and delivery of consumables and maintenance services for DNA analysis equipment

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600323

## Provenance

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