---
title: "Bulletrax upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655390"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-05-27"
---

# Bulletrax upgrade

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655390

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority recently completed a procurement process titled "Bulletrax upgrade," aimed at acquiring ballistic intelligence forensic equipment. This procurement falls within the public order and safety category and took place in Glasgow, UK. The purchasing was conducted through a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, with the contract signed on 5th February 2021. The total value of the contract is £248,711, and the project was initiated as part of the United Kingdom's National Ballistic Intelligence Services (NABIS).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic technology and equipment, particularly those with expertise in ballistic intelligence. Companies offering innovative forensic solutions, including hardware and support services, will find a suitable market for their offerings. With the local focus in Glasgow, small to medium enterprises engaged in this field are encouraged to explore similar projects and partnerships that align with their capabilities.

## Notice

Ballistic intelligence forensic equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Bulletrax specialised hardware plus Projectina microscope.

### Procurement Information

The United Kingdoms National Ballistic Intelligence Services (NABIS) government group consists of a number of forensic firearms ballistic laboratories including Police Scotland gartcosh (Glasgow) forensic facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416600 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 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 | £248,711 |

## 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 | FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416600

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416600
  Bulletrax upgrade - Ballistic intelligence forensic equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655390

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