---
title: "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000697686"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-09-15"
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# Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000697686

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority initiated a tender process for the provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis. The buying organisation, Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, UK, completed the tender process, awarding a contract to Eurofins Forensic Services Limited, Orchid Cellmark Ltd, and Key Forensic Services Ltd on September 9, 2022. The title of the tender is "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis," falling under the industry category of public order and safety. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a total contract value of £10,000,000. The tender involved the analysis of samples related to the Road Traffic Act 1988.

This tender by the Scottish Police Authority for Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis offers significant business opportunities for large-scale service providers well-versed in forensic services. The tender aims to provide analysis specifically related to samples submitted under the Road Traffic Act 1988, requiring expertise in forensic toxicology. Businesses with experience in providing high-quality forensic services, adherence to detailed quality criteria, and the ability to meet the legal and technical requirements set out by the Scottish Police Authority would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, awarded on September 9, 2022, is currently active, offering a substantial opportunity for growth in the services sector.

## Notice

Provision of Forensic Toxicology casework analysis specifically in relation to samples submitted under Section 4 and Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Forensic Toxicology casework analysis specifically in relation to samples submitted under Section 4 and Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The Service Provider shall carry out analysis of samples and report results in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Police Authority and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). The most effective examination and analytical processes shall be used at all times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459120 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES; KEY FORENSIC SERVICES; ORCHID CELLMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459120
- 23 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452091

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452091
  Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis - Provision of Forensic Toxicology casework analysis specifically in relation to samples submitted under Section 4 and Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459120
  Provision of Forensic Toxicology Casework Analysis - Provision of Forensic Toxicology casework analysis specifically in relation to samples submitted under Section 4 and Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=930d17e6-02be-484d-a58d-0e6e7faf1e29&_ncp=1655999552251.35507-1

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