---
title: "Supply of DNA Kits for DNA profiling in a forensic science context"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000668236"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-08-26"
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# Supply of DNA Kits for DNA profiling in a forensic science context

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000668236

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a contract for the supply of DNA kits for DNA profiling in a forensic science context to Life Technologies Ltd. The contract, with an active status, was signed on August 18, 2022. The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure with a focus on goods. The contract was for the procurement of kits for DNA extraction, DNA quantification, and PCR amplification of autosomal STR markers. The process involved quality and price criteria, and the main procurement category was goods.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses in the forensic science industry, particularly those dealing with DNA profiling technologies. Companies engaged in the production or supply of DNA kits for forensic applications would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The contract's location is in Glasgow, UK, and the Scottish Police Authority served as the buying organization for this procurement. The closing date of the procurement process was in September 2021, with a tender period ending in October 2021, showcasing a recent contracting activity in the forensic science field.

## Notice

Supply of DNA Kits

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to procure kits for DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification of autosomal STR (short tandem repeat) markers for DNA profiling in a forensic science context.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for four periods of up to twelve months each at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457398 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 8 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,437,884 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457398
- 24 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428579

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428579
  Supply of DNA Kits for DNA profiling in a forensic science context - Supply of DNA Kits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457398
  Supply of DNA Kits for DNA profiling in a forensic science context - Supply of DNA Kits

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668236
- 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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