--- title: "National Pipette Replacement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818655" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818655" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818655.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818655.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY" published: "2026-04-09" --- # National Pipette Replacement Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818655 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818655) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818655.json) ## Summary The Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, embarked on a public procurement process for the "National Pipette Replacement" project within the public order and safety industry category. This procurement covered goods, specifically pipettes and tips, for a national replacement across five sites. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the tender initially announced on 19th December 2025 and submission closing on 23rd January 2026. The award stage was completed, and on 18th March 2026, a contract valued at £87,170.82 was signed with McQuilkin & Co., the selected supplier. The process was conducted under the guidelines of the EU's legal basis, CELEX 32014L0024. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and distribution of scientific laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in high-quality yet competitively priced pipettes and related supplies would find this contract beneficial. Those offering innovative product solutions and willing to engage in long-term partnerships with public sector entities are ideal contenders. Additionally, as this project involves supplying to a distinguished public body like the Scottish Police Authority, successful suppliers could leverage this collaboration to build credibility and enhance their market position in the public procurement space. ## Notice National Pipette Replacement ### Lot Information Lot 1 SPA Forensic Services has a requirement to procure Pipettes and Tips for a national replacement across 5 sites (details in attached documents) Options: detailed in ITT pack Renewal: Possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553526 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £87,170 | ## 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 | G40 4EH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Calton | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow East | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MCQUILKIN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories - 38437100 - Pipettes ## Release History - 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553526 - 19 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546051 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC546051&idx=2 19th December 2025 - PROC-25-3129 Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC546051&idx=3 19th December 2025 - PROC-25-3129 Technical Questions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC546051&idx=4 19th December 2025 - PROC-25-3129 Certificate 1 - No Collusion - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC546051&idx=5 19th December 2025 - PROC-25-3129 Certificate 2 - SOC - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC546051&idx=6 19th December 2025 - PROC-25-3129 Certificate 3 - Security Aspects Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC546051&idx=7 19th December 2025 - PROC-25-3129 Certificate 4 - Statement for Country of Registration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC546051&idx=1 19th December 2025 - PROC-25-3129 ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546051 National Pipette Replacement - National Pipette Replacement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553526 National Pipette Replacement - National Pipette Replacement ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.spa.police.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818655 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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