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title: "Scanning Electron Microscope and Operating System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602120"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-10-24"
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# Scanning Electron Microscope and Operating System

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602120

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Scanning Electron Microscope and Operating System, aimed at enhancing forensic services in Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender title being "Scanning Electron Microscope and Operating System." This contract, valued at £290,376.84, is currently active and is designed for the public order and safety industry category. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 1st October 2019, and is intended to help address significant forensic needs, especially in serious crime investigations. The delivery location is specified as within the UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in high-value microscopy instrumentation, particularly those capable of offering delivery, installation, and maintenance services for such advanced scientific equipment. Companies with expertise in forensic technology and a strong background in the supply of scientific instruments would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, ultimately contributing to business growth in the forensic and public safety sectors.

## Notice

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Operating System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority , Forensic Services has a requirement to procure a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) for the location and identification of inorganic firearm discharge primer residue. The purchase of a new SEM will ensure sufficient capacity is provided to SPA and Police Scotland. This instrument is of particular use for analysing firearms discharge residue and is therefore used in some of the most serious crimes in Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370017 |
| 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 | 24 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 | £290,376 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370017

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370017
  Scanning Electron Microscope and Operating System - Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Operating System

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602120

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