---
title: "Mark Enhancement Workstation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000687693"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-03-22"
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# Mark Enhancement Workstation

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000687693

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Police Authority, based in Glasgow, which is seeking a supplier for the "Mark Enhancement Workstation" within the public order and safety industry. This open procedure is currently in the award stage after the tender was completed on 22nd March 2022. The total contract value is £127,860.06, and the awarded contract was signed on 7th February 2022. The successful supplier for this contract is Foster & Freeman Ltd, tasked with providing a workstation integral to enhancing and recovering fingerprints for forensic services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in forensic science equipment and technology, to engage with public sector contracts. Companies that have experience in delivering goods that support law enforcement and judicial processes would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. With an initial contract duration of three years and potential extensions, this creates a pathway for ongoing business relationships and development in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

SPA Forensic Services provides a range of forensic science to the Police Service of Scotland (PSOS) and the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). The provision of a Mark Enhancement Workstation which has been identified that this capability enhances and recovers fingerprints from items submitted in casework and is an integral part of the criminal justice process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPA Forensic Services provides a range of forensic science to the Police Service of Scotland (PSOS) and the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). The provision of a Mark Enhancement Workstation which has been identified that this capability enhances and recovers fingerprints from items submitted in casework and is an integral part of the criminal justice process.

Options: The duration of the contract will be three (3) years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two (2) periods of up to 24 months 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=MAR444053 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £127,860 |

## 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 | FOSTER & FREEMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444053

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444053
  Mark Enhancement Workstation - SPA Forensic Services provides a range of forensic science to the Police Service of Scotland (PSOS) and the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). The provision of a Mark Enhancement Workstation which has been identified that this capability enhances and recovers fingerprints from items submitted in casework and is an integral part of the criminal justice process.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687693

## Provenance

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