---
title: "RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000645642"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000645642.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-02-26"
---

# RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000645642

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a public procurement process for the supply of RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment. This tender falls under the public order and safety category and was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 5th February 2021 for a total value of £107,665.75. The goods must be delivered to Glasgow, and the procurement process was initiated as a non-competitive action, justified by the unique nature of the technology provided by the sole supplier, Foster & Freeman Ltd.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in advanced security and forensic equipment, particularly those aligned with innovation in fingerprint technology. Potential suppliers should consider this procurement process as an avenue for growth, especially businesses offering unique or proprietary technologies that meet specific government needs. The involvement of SMEs, alongside international competitors, indicates a vibrant market landscape, making it beneficial for emerging firms looking to establish themselves in the public sector supply chain.

## Notice

Supply of RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment and associated consumables, plus annual support and maintenance package

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment and associated consumables, plus annual support and maintenance package. A Non-Competitive Action Exercise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB408028 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 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 | £107,665 |

## 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOSTER & FREEMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB408028

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB408028
  RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment - Supply of RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology (LFT) and Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper (CSU) Equipment and associated consumables, plus annual support and maintenance package

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645642

## Provenance

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