Award

The Provision of Quality Assurance to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

10 Dec 2019 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Ministry of Defence, with the title "The Provision of Quality Assurance to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme." This contract falls under the laboratory services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was limited, specifically through a competitive quotation below threshold. The contract, valued at £141,147, commenced on 1st February 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2023. The award was published on 10th December 2019, following the end date for tenders on 23rd September 2019.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services and quality assurance. Companies that can provide innovative solutions in drug testing protocols, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete in future tenders related to this programme. Engaging in this sector not only allows for contributing to national defence initiatives but also supports growth in areas of compliance and testing services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Quality Assurance to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme

Notice Description

This is not an opportunity, it is a Contract Award Notice in accordance with the Govt's transparency agenda

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01832ffa-6347-4906-8a6f-5cfaff0b9724
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7000f4a5-5cd5-41d6-bdef-d7da34aba516
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,147 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,147 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON

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