Tender

Drug and Testing Service

EAST WEST RAIL

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Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 16:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East West Rail is inviting bids for a 'Drug and Testing Service' contract aimed at ensuring compliance through various testing services for its employees. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender ending on 26th February 2025. The contract, classified under 'Drug detection apparatus' and 'Health and safety services', includes pre-employment, random, for-cause, and emergency testing, all in alignment with the RISQS Audit Protocol. Services to be delivered in the South East, UK (MK9 1EN). The procurement is conducted using a single tender action method and the contract period runs from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with a budget of GBP 24,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specializing in health and safety or drug detection, particularly those with experience in the railway industry. Businesses adept at delivering prompt and reliable testing services, and those capable of adhering to strict industry compliance standards like RISQS, will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Engaging with East West Rail through this procurement can provide strategic business advantages and potential future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug and Testing Service

Notice Description

- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing: Required for all new employees before joining EWR Co. - Random drug and alcohol testing: Unannounced, periodic testing to ensure continued employee compliance. - For cause testing: Testing based on suspicion or certain employee behaviour. - Emergency provision: Must be able to offer immediate testing services in response to potential incidents requiring swift action. - Compliance with RISQS Audit Protocol: All bidders must demonstrate compliance with the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS), particularly the Alcohol & Drugs Module RISQS-AP-007. Additional information: Please provide your quotation and respond to the questions in the attached document. Once completed, kindly return it to us.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42869b50-cec7-493d-98a9-7ed028547be6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d37d7e6-4bd6-4487-a167-ab013098fa29
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 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
EAST WEST RAIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

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