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Substance Misuse Testing Services - AWARD

CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary has concluded the tender process for Substance Misuse Testing Services with an awarded contract valued at £160,000. This procurement falls under the medical practice and related services industry category, adhering to the NHS SB Framework 10241 for Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing as per PCR2015 guidelines. The contract was awarded to Abbott Toxicology Ltd, following the framework's detailed procedures and market testing. The contracting phase commenced on 1st April 2025 and will extend until 31st March 2029, covering locations in the United Kingdom and other international regions specified. This direct award marks the completion of the procurement process.

Businesses specialising in medical practice services, particularly those focusing on substance misuse testing, have the opportunity to explore growth and partnerships in this sector. Although the suitability criteria did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with robust capabilities in medical testing can gain significant insights and competitive advantage by aligning with similar NHS frameworks and procurement methods in future tender opportunities. This contract demonstrates the demand for specialised testing services in Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and British Overseas Territories, presenting a strategic avenue for expansion and increased market footprint. Potential competitors should assess their service offerings to meet the precise needs outlined in government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Substance Misuse Testing Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Civil Nuclear Police Authority / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) are direct awarding under NHS SB Framework 10241 Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing PCR2015. CNC has followed the process laid out in the Framework and has tested the market before making this decision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35d7da5c-2066-4597-bc70-f0ca58305b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19111263-b4d7-4774-9bc3-66e5e3fa5973
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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