--- title: "Supply of DNA Kits" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622018" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622018" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622018.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622018.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY" published: "2020-05-27" --- # Supply of DNA Kits Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622018 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622018) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622018.json) ## Summary The Scottish Police Authority is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of DNA kits, with a focus on DNA extraction, DNA quantification, and PCR amplification. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with a Request for Information (RFI) document released on 27th May 2020. Interested suppliers should submit their responses by the deadline of 24th June 2020. The procurement process is classified under the goods category and encompasses the entire United Kingdom, particularly addressing needs within the public order and safety industry. This opportunity allows businesses in the forensic science and laboratory supply sectors to engage with the Scottish Police Authority, potentially shaping future contracts. Companies that specialise in DNA extraction and quantification kits, as well as PCR amplification technology, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Moreover, suppliers who can provide insights on the benefits and risks of dividing the procurement into three lots could enhance their chances of securing involvement in future tenders. ## Notice The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has released this PIN as a Request for Information (RFI) to potential suppliers of DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification kits. The objective of this exercise is to seek your views regarding the future supply of kits for DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification of autosomal STR (short tandem repeat) loci for DNA profiling in a forensic science context. By engaging with you (as well as others in the market place) this will ensure you have an opportunity to help shape and influence future contractual arrangements for the SPA. Further information is provided in the RFI document attached to this notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has released this PIN as a Request for Information (RFI)to potential suppliers of DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification kits. The objective of this exercise is to seek your views regarding the future supply of kits for DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification of autosomal STR (short tandem repeat) loci for DNA profiling in a forensic science context. By engaging with you (as well as others in the market place) this will ensure you have an opportunity to help shape and influence future contractual arrangements for the SPA. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement exercise. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. The results of this exercise will be used to inform SPA's decision making process in respect of introducing improved and more effective means of producing DNA profiles. Further information is provided in the RFI document attached to this notice.. SPA may consider dividing the contract into 3 Lots as follows: Lot 1: Supply of DNA extraction kits Lot 2: Supply of DNA quantification kits Lot 3: Supply PCR amplification kits As part of the RFI process, potential suppliers are asked to provide their views on what benefits/risks may result from splitting the tender into 3 separate lots. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387262 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 24000000 - Chemical products - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 27 May 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387262 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387262&idx=2 22nd June 2020 - Additional Questions - Contract Lots - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387262&idx=1 29th May 2020 - Request for Information - DNA Kits - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387262 Supply of DNA Kits - The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has released this PIN as a Request for Information (RFI) to potential suppliers of DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification kits. The objective of this exercise is to seek your views regarding the future supply of kits for DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification of autosomal STR (short tandem repeat) loci for DNA profiling in a forensic science context. By engaging with you (as well as others in the market place) this will ensure you have an opportunity to help shape and influence future contractual arrangements for the SPA. Further information is provided in the RFI document attached to this notice. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=622018 - http://www.spa.police.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622018 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622018. 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