---
title: "PROC-22-1888 - Ultivo B Liquid ChromatographyTriple Quadruple Mass Spectrometer (QQQ) Servicing Contract Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777370"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-09-06"
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# PROC-22-1888 - Ultivo B Liquid ChromatographyTriple Quadruple Mass Spectrometer (QQQ) Servicing Contract Renewal

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777370

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, has awarded a contract under the APUC Framework Agreement (LAB 1029 AP) for the servicing of Forensic Services' Ultivo B Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadruple Mass Spectrometer (QQQ). The procurement process, categorised under "Public order and safety" services and executed through an open procedure, was completed with the contract signed on 5 September 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £87,366.66, has been entrusted to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, based in Cheshire. The procurement stage is complete, with significant activities ranging from the tender issuance to the contract signing conducted in early September 2024. 

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in laboratory equipment servicing and forensic technology. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in the maintenance and servicing of advanced mass spectrometers would find this opportunity well-suited to their operations. The contract’s specific focus on the renewal and maintenance of sophisticated forensic equipment indicates potential for ongoing collaboration and servicing extensions, making it an attractive contract for firms aiming to establish or augment their footprint in the public safety and laboratory services sector.

## Notice

A Direct Award procurement exercise was carried out via the APUC Framework Agreement: LAB 1029 AP for the Supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority had a requirement for the Servicing Contract renewal of Forensic Services' Ultivo B Liquid Chromatography Triple Mass Quadruple Mass Spectrometer (QQQ). A Direct Award was carried out via the APUC Framework Agreement: LAB 1029 AP for the Supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513722 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,366 |

## 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513722

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513722
  PROC-22-1888 - Ultivo B Liquid ChromatographyTriple Quadruple Mass Spectrometer (QQQ) Servicing Contract Renewal - A Direct Award procurement exercise was carried out via the APUC Framework Agreement: LAB 1029 AP for the Supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777370

## Provenance

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