---
title: "01879 Provision of Explosives and Narcotics Trace Detectors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640212"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2021-02-10"
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# 01879 Provision of Explosives and Narcotics Trace Detectors

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640212

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is initiating a procurement process for the provision of explosives and narcotics trace detectors. This open tender, identified as "01879," is essential for maintaining safety and compliance within the public order and safety sector in Edinburgh, UK. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 4th February 2021, with an award period commencing shortly thereafter. The delivery of goods is required no later than 31st March 2021. This procurement will involve a competitive evaluation based on technical quality and pricing.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in security technology, particularly those with expertise in providing certified explosives and narcotics detection equipment. Companies that have a minimum annual turnover of GBP100,000 and hold necessary UK Home Office licences would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms capable of offering comprehensive support services, including maintenance and supply of consumables, should consider participating to enhance their market presence in a vital governmental sector.

## Notice

The SPS requires the supply of desktop explosives and narcotics trace detectors with consumables.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.. Please refer to the ITT.

Options: Additional Goods may be required during the contract term. Consumables will be required during the contract term. The initial delivery of Goods requires to be made by no later than the 31st March 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406424 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406424
- 5 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403440
- 5 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403382

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403382
  01879 Provision of Explosives and Narcotics Trace Detectors - The SPS requires the supply of desktop explosives and narcotics trace detectors with consumables.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406424
  01879 Provision of Explosives and Narcotics Trace Detectors - The SPS requires the supply of desktop explosives and narcotics trace detectors with consumables.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640212
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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