DNA Processing Instrumentation

What this is

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is seeking a supplier for DNA processing instrumentation and associated software for mouth swab analysis for use by Police Scotland across Scotland. This is a Prior Information Notice with an RFI document containing the full specification, and responses are requested via an online form. The formal contract notice is expected around 2 July 2026.

Key points

• Download RFI document (275.04 KB) and complete the online Microsoft Forms questionnaire — link provided in the notice
• DNA processing instrumentation for mouth swab analysis — full technical specification in the RFI document (PROC-26-3288)
• Formal contract notice expected ~2 July 2026; procurement covered by GPA (below FTS threshold)

Who can bid

This is a Prior Information Notice / RFI only. Suppliers must provide DNA processing instrumentation and associated software for mouth swab analysis to Police Scotland's specification. Formal eligibility criteria will be published with the contract notice expected ~2 July 2026.

How it is scored

Not yet specified. Award criteria will be published in the full contract notice. Procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

How to submit

Download the RFI document (PROC-26-3288 DNA Processing Instrumentation Final Version, 275.04 KB) from Public Contracts Scotland (SC Ref: 833036), review the specification, and complete the online questionnaire at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=08WVZ0vJekmGXEw0PkzxQdbUi56u5fdIoXMP6arNyOpURFVSQ0YzVVlWRjVBSFBFSlZFQUpCNDJVWi4u

Clarifications

Contact: kerry.hunter2@scotland.police.uk. Submit responses via the Microsoft Forms link provided in the notice.

Contract period

Contract duration not yet specified. Full contract notice expected around 2 July 2026.

Classification

CPV 33950000 — Clinical forensics equipment and supplies 38900000 — Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments ScotlandEdinburgh & LothiansAberdeen & North-EastGlasgow & Strathclyde