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Published 9 Nov 2021, 17:04 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

DNA Processing Consumables · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Scottish Police Authority (Central government)

GoodsOpen procedure
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 10 Dec 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Authority has a requirement to procure DNA Processing Consumables including tubes, caps and racks required for use in automated DNA profiling system for the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) Forensic Services facilities.

CPV: Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Renewal
Delivery: Scotland · Glasgow and Dundee
Extensions: The duration of the contract will be three (3) years with the option to extend the Contract for a further one (1) period of up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 40
  • Price: 60
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    SPD Question 4B5 Insurances

    SPD Question 4B6 Financial Standing

    Minimum: SPD Question 4B5 Insurances: Bidders require to confirm they are already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10 million GBP in respect of each claim wi…
  • Technical & professional ability

    Part 4C: Quality Control

    Minimum: Bidders must provide evidence of compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems or an equivalent standard.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
9 Nov 2021, 17:04 GMT
Last source update
9 Nov 2021, 17:04 GMT
Award evaluation window
10 Dec 2021 – …
Authority reference
PROC-21-1385
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-028095
Classification (CPV)
Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f52c Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 20052. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: COMMUNITY BENEFITS It has become clear that there is scope within the EU legal framework which applies to public Contracts, to use Contracts to deliver wider social benefits such as: - Targeted recruitment and training (providing employment and training opportunities/apprenticeships); - SME and social enterprise development; - Community engagement; As part of the Technical Criteria, Tenders are required to provide an outline of all Community Benefits that can be offered in relation to the Contract. Please note any Community Benefits offered shall be monitored throughout the Contract period to ensure delivery. (SC Ref:672895)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Submission deadline
10 Dec 2021, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
10 Dec 2021, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

9 Nov 2021 → 10 Dec 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    9 Nov 2021, 17:04 GMT
  2. Submission deadline
    10 Dec 2021, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    10 Dec 2021, 12:00 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scottish Police Authority

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawPublic order and safety 1 Pacific Quay, 2nd Floor, Glasgow, Scotland, G51 1DZContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Glasgow Sheriff CourtReview body Glasgow

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.