---
title: "Drugs GCMS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795227"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-04-03"
---

# Drugs GCMS

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795227

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of nine Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) systems under the title "Drugs GCMS". The procurement falls under the industry category of public order and safety, with a primary focus on goods. The systems are to be delivered and installed at locations in Dundee and Gartcosh in the UK. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 28th February 2025 to Shimadzu UK Ltd, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 825,285.21.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those offering comprehensive installation and maintenance services. Companies equipped to handle large-scale public sector projects and maintain high standards in product quality and client service would find this tender highly suitable. The open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding process, encouraging various businesses to participate and potentially grow their operations by securing contracts with significant public authorities such as the Scottish Police Authority.

## Notice

The supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of nine (9) GCMS Systems, to be delivered in accordance with the Authority's specification and delivery requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland was required to appoint a Contractor for the Supply of GCMS instruments with Installation and associated Maintenance package at Dundee and Gartcosh.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527488 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £825,285 |

## 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 | SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527488

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527488
  Drugs GCMS - The supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of nine (9) GCMS Systems, to be delivered in accordance with the Authority's specification and delivery requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795227

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