Award

For the Provision of Random Drug and Alcohol Testing for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2018 at 12:27

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

26 Sep 2018 at 17:03

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Sep 2018 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "For the Provision of Random Drug and Alcohol Testing for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)" is organised by the Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, England. This procurement falls within the services industry category, particularly focusing on testing and evaluation. The tender period concluded on 15 October 2018, and the awarded contract, valued at £51,000, is set to run from 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2022. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The initial publication date of the tender was 13 September 2018.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in drug and alcohol testing services. Businesses that are SMEs, particularly those offering expertise in testing methodologies, regulatory compliance, or health and safety services, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for such contracts. The contract's value and duration encourage organisations that can provide reliable and innovative testing solutions to engage with this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the Provision of Random Drug and Alcohol Testing for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)

Notice Description

For the Provision of Random Drug and Alcohol Testing for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). 3 year contract with a 1 year option period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b454e14-c6e7-4c8b-9814-c8cad71b19cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e132fb1-92b1-4a33-a045-6e9d49ff440b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3LU
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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