Tender

Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, based in Swansea, has initiated a tender for the Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse. This contract aims to deliver urine drug testing and confirmation services to evaluate drivers' medical fitness to hold a driving licence. This open procedure, classified under CPV code 71900000 (Laboratory services), will cover all of Great Britain and requires the successful supplier to transport samples from Franchise Doctors to the nominated laboratory. The tender is currently in the active procurement stage, with the bidding period closing on 13 December 2024, and the contract period set to run from 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2028, with a total contract value of £2,400,000. The procurement documents became available on 7 October 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in drug testing and trend analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender due to its suitability criteria. Companies must demonstrate national service coverage and expertise in confidential data handling and accurate testing. This contract could lead to substantial business development and expansion into new sectors, making it a key opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their market presence in the laboratory services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse

Notice Description

The Authority requires a contract which will deliver urine drug testing and confirmation services to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of accurately and confidentially carrying out both testing and confirmation services which will provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. The Contractor/ Supplier will be required to transport samples from Franchise Doctors across Great Britain to the Contractor's/Supplier's nominated laboratory/laboratories for analysis. Monitoring, collating and feeding back trend analysis data would be advantageous, in particular on drugs below cut offs, which when combined, could result in impairment. Additional information: The procurement documents are available as of 07/10/24 for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-262d7c59-364a-4d92-8c15-93d24aa420b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bffbae3c-6043-4673-800a-fe00f5c69a3b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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