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title: "Supply and Maintenance of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments (HS-GC/FID)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000665371"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-09-16"
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# Supply and Maintenance of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments (HS-GC/FID)

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000665371

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is conducting an open tender process for the supply and maintenance of three Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments (HS-GC/FID), with a deadline for submissions set for 18 October 2021. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and will take place in Glasgow, UK, as part of the public order and safety industry category. Interested parties should be aware that bids can only be submitted electronically through the specified online portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic or clinical toxicology equipment and services, particularly those capable of providing installation and training for the HDD instruments. Companies with relevant certifications and prior experience in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, there is an option to purchase an additional instrument along with maintenance services, making this contract potentially beneficial for businesses aiming to expand their customer base in the forensic sector.

## Notice

Supply, Delivery and Installation of 3 x Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection (HS-GC/FID) instruments 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 3 x Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection (HS-GC/FID) instruments and associated maintenance packages. These instruments will be used in a forensic toxicology laboratory and will be located at the new facility. . A proposal for 3 x indoor hydrogen generators and 3 x indoor air generators (one per instrument) or alternative solution using less generators with high capacities is also requested as part of the tender.

Options: Within the contract the Authority include the option to purchase one additional HS-GC/FID instrument 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=SEP427595 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 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

- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427595

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427595
  Supply and Maintenance of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments (HS-GC/FID) - Supply, Delivery and Installation of 3 x Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection (HS-GC/FID) instruments 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-r6ebe6-0000665371
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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