DNA Sequencer

Concepts

• glasgow
• clinical forensics equipment and supplies
• dna sequencers
• dna
• sequencer
• sequencers
• quantification purposes
• post installation training
• consumables
• calibration and quality control samples

Location

Glasgow

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Renewal Options

Option to extend the Contract for a further Three (3) periods of up to Twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Indicators

• An E-Auction may be used.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

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. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808628. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Single requirement Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community Benefits can be offered to any geographical area of Scotland. Tenderers should consider the following Community Benefit areas and where possible allocate the benefit intended to be offered against these areas; -Improving education and skills – apprenticeships -Improving local employability – new jobs -Work experience placements/programmes -Delivering training and development -Enhancing & Improving local community projects -Other; Sponsor Charity work, etc. Returns should focus on what your organisation can deliver over the duration of this contract period and will be evaluated accordingly. During the term of the Contract, the Authority will request management information to support the delivery of community benefits. This will be monitored and reported during the lifetime of the Contract (SC Ref:808628) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=808628