Award

Drugs Test on Arrest

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Award

31 Oct 2024 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary has completed the tendering process for the "Drugs Test on Arrest" project, with the award being made to ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY. This project falls under the industry category of drug detection apparatus and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract period running from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025, extendable annually until 31st October 2028. The total value of the contract is £21,000. This was a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was announced on 31st October 2024.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drug detection apparatus and related technologies. Companies with a strong background in pathology managed services or point-of-care testing will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Large-scale businesses, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are ideally positioned to compete effectively in this sector due to the substantial scale and technical requirements outlined in the contract. Collaborating with major public safety organisations like Lancashire Constabulary can enhance business credibility and expand market reach.

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Notice Title

Drugs Test on Arrest

Notice Description

The use of the supplier Abbott Toxicology Ltd via the NHS Supply Chain Framework for the "Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Service" Lot 4 - for Drug Testing on Arrest Equipment for the period 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025, with the option to extend the contract annually until 31st October 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2e4bf14-7d0f-4ebb-9534-e88b83e0a369
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf42644f-f79d-4d24-8a75-0a003edd94dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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