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SPS-02361 Substance Screening & Related Services

Scottish Prison Service(buyer)

Published
Published 17 September 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 1 December 2026 (17 days left)
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Overview

The Scottish Prison Service and Northern Ireland Prison Service are planning a procurement for substance screening kits and associated services. The required scope includes the supply of point of care screening devices, confirmatory analysis services, reporting services, training, and ongoing support. The procurement is currently in the planning stage.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
17 September 2026
Deadline
1 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Drug detection apparatusAnalysis servicesLaboratory servicesServices provided by medical laboratories

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

2

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 33% received only one.

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Price 60% · Quality 40%

  • Technical40%
  • Price60%

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Market context

Typical award in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

£74,808

Median of 2,392 awards in the last 24 months

Scottish Prison Service in the last 12 months

51

contracts awarded, worth £50,479,090 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    27 October 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    17 September 2026

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