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title: "Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000664182"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-08-20"
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# Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ)

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000664182

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking tenders for the "Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ)" to support its Forensic Services in Glasgow. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 20 September 2021. The project aims to deliver four mass spectrometers and associated maintenance packages, essential for the newly established toxicology laboratory, which is expected to handle up to 4,000 cases annually. This open procedure tender primarily involves the procurement of goods, and electronic submissions are required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical equipment, forensic science technologies, and laboratory services. Companies with experience in supplying and installing similar instruments, particularly those offering expertise in Forensic or Clinical Toxicology, will be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders could also benefit from the potential for contract renewal and the option to purchase additional equipment under this agreement, thus enabling further growth in the sector.

## Notice

Supply, Delivery and Installation of 4 x Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ) and associated maintenance packages.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services is expanding its remit to provide a post-mortem forensic toxicology service to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) who are responsible for the investigations into sudden, unexplained deaths in Scotland. . A new toxicology laboratory for Scotland is to be created to provide state-of-the-art testing capabilities for police and prosecutors. The new facility will be located in Glasgow. This will be a busy laboratory service receiving up to 4000 cases per annum and requiring a quick turnaround. . Scottish Police Authority, Forensic Services, has a requirement to procure 4 x Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ) and associated maintenance packages. These instruments will be used in a forensic toxicology laboratory and will be located at the new facility.

Options: Within the contract the Authority include the option to purchase one additional LC-QQQ with associated maintenance package.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for one period of up to three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424934 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424934

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424934
  Supply and Maintenance of Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ) - Supply, Delivery and Installation of 4 x Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LC-QQQ) and associated maintenance packages.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000664182
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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