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    ContractsVacuum Metal Deposition Equipment Supply and Maintenance
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    Vacuum Metal Deposition Equipment Supply and Maintenance

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    31d
    14 Dec 2026 · in 4 weeks

    Scottish Police Authority seeks a supplier to deliver, install, and maintain a Vacuum Metal Deposition instrument for forensic fingerprint analysis.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 13 Nov 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Tender closes
    31d
    14 Dec 2026 · in 4 weeks

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    • Contract value
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    • Tender closes
      14 Dec 2026
      31 days left
    • Sector
      Healthcare & Medical
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

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    Open

    31 days left to bid. Opened today, deadline 14 Dec 2026.

    13 Nov 202614 Dec 2026

    Brief

    The Scottish Police Authority is seeking qualified suppliers to provide a comprehensive Vacuum Metal Deposition (VMD) instrument for its Forensic Service. The scope includes supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of the equipment. VMD is a critical forensic technique used to enhance fingerprint and trace evidence visualization on various surfaces. Potential suppliers should have expertise in forensic laboratory equipment, technical support capabilities, and experience with similar installations in law enforcement agencies. This contract encompasses the full lifecycle from procurement through operational support.

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