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Provision of Compulsory Drug Testing

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Jul 2021 at 09:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Compulsory Drug Testing" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, looking to establish ongoing drug testing for the armed forces. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for competitive bidding, and the total contract value is approximately £4.49 million. The tender period concluded on 4th July 2021, with the contract commencing on 5th July 2021 and set to last until 5th July 2024. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically related to drug detection apparatus, with delivery required in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic services and drug testing solutions, especially those capable of meeting the requirements set forth by a large contracting authority like the Ministry of Defence. Companies offering innovative drug detection technologies or those experienced in providing services to governmental entities will likely find this tender particularly relevant. Overall, it opens avenues for growth for suppliers ready to engage in long-term contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Compulsory Drug Testing

Notice Description

Requirement for ongoing drug testing for the armed forces.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db65128c-67a0-492b-88ad-3be0f5c304f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b6fbb7-e6ed-4cd5-bdd0-2dd1e055c72a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£4,492,560 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,492,560 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2021 - 5 Jul 2024 3-4 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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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