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title: "Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (LC/QT)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615584"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-02-21"
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# Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (LC/QT)

Buyer: POLICE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615584

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Police Scotland based in Glasgow, centred on the supply and maintenance of a Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (LC/QT). This procurement falls under the public order and safety industry category, with the contract value set at £211,000.44. The tender was awarded on 14 February 2020, and it utilized a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The contract is currently active, ensuring the forensic toxicology laboratory is equipped with a high-sensitivity instrument capable of rapid targeted sample analysis.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in supplying advanced analytical instruments. Large-scale suppliers like Waters (Main Contact) engaged in this tender, which had a competitive bidding environment with four bids submitted. Companies that manufacture or provide technical support and maintenance for high-precision scientific instruments would be particularly well-positioned to leverage similar procurement opportunities, contributing to business growth in this niche market.

## Notice

SPA Forensic Services has a requirement to procure a Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (LC/QT) and an associated maintenance package. The instrument must have excellent sensitivity and be able to identify, quantify and confirm a wide range of analytes of forensic toxicology interest. The instrument should be capable of rapid targeted sample analysis using liquid chromatography combined with triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. This instrument will be used in a forensic toxicology laboratory.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPA Forensic Services has a requirement to procure a Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (LC/QT) and an associated maintenance package. The instrument must have excellent sensitivity and be able to identify, quantify and confirm a wide range of analytes of forensic toxicology interest. The instrument should be capable of rapid targeted sample analysis using liquid chromatography combined with triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. This instrument will be used in a forensic toxicology laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381422 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £211,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G40 4EH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERS (MAIN CONTACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381422

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381422
  Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (LC/QT) - SPA Forensic Services has a requirement to procure a Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (LC/QT) and an associated maintenance package. The instrument must have excellent sensitivity and be able to identify, quantify and confirm a wide range of analytes of forensic toxicology interest. The instrument should be capable of rapid targeted sample analysis using liquid chromatography combined with triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. This instrument will be used in a forensic toxicology laboratory.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishwater.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615584

## Provenance

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