Tender

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

26 Jun 2019 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking suppliers for the tender titled "The Provision of Quality Assurance to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme". This procurement, classified under laboratory services, has an estimated value of £150,000 and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage and will close for submissions on 25th July 2019. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure below the threshold as per the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in quality assurance and laboratory services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies interested in engaging with the Ministry of Defence can leverage this chance to expand their services in the public sector and contribute to the critical field of drug testing within the armed forces. Those with relevant experience and capabilities in laboratory processes and compliance would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This is an opportunity for suppliers to express an interest in tendering for the provision of Quality Assurance (QA) to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme. Responses should be submitted through the Defence Contracts Online (DCO) portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf6f3d69-cc00-406d-9fc7-a4c334fa058b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065ce682-499a-49c9-83e0-6cbdf5f8c478
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - DSPCR 2011 - Restricted Procedure (Below 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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Nick Beckett
Contact Email
armycomrcl-ni-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02892 266810

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

Further Information

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