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title: "Provision of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000677090"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-12-21"
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# Provision of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000677090

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a tender for the provision of three Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection instruments, along with associated maintenance packages. This procurement falls under the goods category within the public order and safety industry, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the contract value amounting to £226,524.82, officially signed on 14 December 2021. This initiative aims to enhance the forensic toxicology services provided to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service by establishing a new laboratory facility that will cater to a substantial volume of cases annually.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and forensic technologies. Companies focused on advanced analytical instruments, maintenance services, and innovative solutions for toxicology testing will find a favourable environment to compete. With the contract already awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, businesses positioned within the realm of large-scale suppliers can leverage such procurement processes for growth, particularly those able to meet the rigorous quality and technical standards required by the Scottish Police Authority.

## 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: The Authority shall also have the option to purchase one (1) additional Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection instrument with associated maintenance and training package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436352 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 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 | £226,524 |

## 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436352

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436352
  Provision of Dual Column Headspace Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection Instruments - 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.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677090

## Provenance

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