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title: "Research Agreement - Drug Detection"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642076"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2021-01-25"
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# Research Agreement - Drug Detection

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642076

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has completed a procurement process for a Research Agreement focused on Drug Detection, located in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement was classified under the services category, specifically concerning laboratory research services. The process was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded to the University of Dundee. The successful bid was finalised on 21 December 2020, with a total contract value of £144,000. The primary objective of this contract is to enhance the effectiveness of drug detection equipment used within Scottish prisons by updating the detection library with new substances identified through laboratory testing.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory research, drug detection technologies, or those involved in developing innovative solutions for public safety and security. Companies with capabilities in forensic science, analytical chemistry, or similar fields would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders related to drug detection and public safety services in Scotland. Such businesses can leverage the existing framework established by the Scottish Prison Service to expand their offerings and enter into contracts supporting the improvement of prison safety protocols.

## Notice

Laboratory research services to test items recovered in Scottish prisons for drug substances with a view to identifying the drug type and any new substances.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Laboratory research reflects the University of Dundee testing samples of items / materials provided by SPS to allow the identification of drug substances and new substances which have been introduced into prisons. This supports the SPS's own machine based drug detection activity by providing secondary testing and allows the parties to improve the operational capability of the drug detection machines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404958 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 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 | £144,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404958

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404958
  Research Agreement - Drug Detection - Laboratory research services to test items recovered in Scottish prisons for drug substances with a view to identifying the drug type and any new substances.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- 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-r6ebe6-0000642076

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