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DNA Sequencer

Scottish Police Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Police Authority

Buyer Address: 2 French Street, Glasgow, UKM, G40 4EH

Contact Email: jean.iyinikkel@scotland.police.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1786895668

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
3500000.0 GBP
Published
29 Aug 2025, 00:00
Deadline
29 Sep 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
33950000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the “the Authority”) is required to tender an opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced and competent Contractor to provide DNA Sequencers for STR Analysis using capillary electrophoresis plus post installation, training and an associated maintenance package.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538075

Link Title: DNA Sequencer

Link Description: The Scottish Police Authority (known as the “the Authority”) is required to tender an opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced and competent Contractor to provide DNA Sequencers for STR Analysis using capillary electrophoresis plus post installation, training and an associated maintenance package.

Lots

Lot Description: SPA Forensic Services has a requirement to procure and install an automated liquid handling system plus post installation training, an associated maintenance package and consumables. The instrument must be able to precisely and accurately sample, dilute and dispense solvated certified drug reference materials to produce complex drug mixes for the purpose of calibration and quality control samples for quantification purposes.. The duration of the contract will be Seven (7) years with the option to extend the Contract for a further Three (3) periods of up to Twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Documents

Document Title: DNA Sequencer

Document Description: The Scottish Police Authority (known as the “the Authority”) is required to tender an opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced and competent Contractor to provide DNA Sequencers for STR Analysis using capillary electrophoresis plus post installation, training and an associated maintenance package.

Document Title: Please download the attachment to review the requirements for the tender.

Document Title: Following review of the Tender Requirements, complete the Technical Qs and upload for evaluation

Document Title: For Review

Document Title: Appendix certificates for completion

Document Title: Please download, complete the Pricing schedule and upload for evaluation

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