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title: "Service and Maintenance contract for 1x Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804071"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-10"
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# Service and Maintenance contract for 1x Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ)

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804071

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for a Service and Maintenance contract for a Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ) at the Forensics Services Laboratory, located in Howden Hall, Edinburgh. The procurement was undertaken through an open procedure, classified under the industry category 'Public order and safety'. The process reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 27th May 2025. The tender was awarded to Waters Limited, a large-scale supplier, for a total value of £122,802.75 GBP. This falls under the broader procurement related to the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment, particularly linked to the APUC framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment servicing, especially those with expertise in mass spectrometry. Large companies with established service delivery capabilities in this niche area may find contracts like these beneficial for growth and expansion into forensic and public safety sectors. By securing such service contracts, businesses can strengthen their market presence and tackle complex servicing requirements, thus offering long-term prospects for development and collaboration with public bodies like the Scottish Police Authority.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to renew the Service and Maintenance contract for 1 x Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ), within Forensics Services Laboratory at Howden Hall, Edinburgh

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to renew the Service and Maintenance contract for 1 x Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ), within Forensics Services Laboratory at Howden Hall, Edinburgh

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534434 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 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 | £122,802 |

## 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 | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534434

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534434
  Service and Maintenance contract for 1x Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ) - The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to renew the Service and Maintenance contract for 1 x Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QQQ), within Forensics Services Laboratory at Howden Hall, Edinburgh

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804071

## Provenance

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