Award

Collection and Analysis of Urine Samples

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2017 at 14:34

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Collection and Analysis of Urine Samples", initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, aims to support the Government’s initiative in identifying new psychoactive substances. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the research and development sector. The tender period concluded on 22nd July 2016, and the contract commenced on 8th August 2016, running through to 28th October 2016. Interested providers were required to express their interest by 16:00 on 6th July 2016, followed by a Non-Disclosure Agreement to access further tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in laboratory services, particularly those certified to ISO/IEC 17025 standards, as they would be tasked with the transportation and analysis of the collected urine samples. Companies specialising in environmental health and safety, as well as SMEs in the research services arena, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with public-sector contracts such as this not only helps diversify offerings but also aids in establishing credibility within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Collection and Analysis of Urine Samples

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to support the Government's commitment to identifying new psychoactive substances (NPS). The Results obtained will be used to help determine what appropriate legislative and health action can be taken. Potential Providers are expected to visit the site of a public event on two separate days and collect samples of pooled urine from waste tanks used to capture urine from the male urinals. The urine samples must be transported to a Laboratory which works to ISO/IEC 17025 standards (or equivalent). Certification will be required. Further details will be provided upon successful completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Expressions of Interest for this requirement must be received by the Contact lead (details below), no later than 16:00 on Wednesday 6th July 2016. A Non-Disclosure Agreement will then be provided and a signed copy must be returned to the contact lead no later than 16:00 on Thursday 7th July 2016 Upon receipt of a signed agreement, the Contact lead will provide an invitation to the competition, this will then enable full access to the complete suite of tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbbdf242-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bbcc79e-87fe-46c1-9483-ef3a0a21f014
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2016 - 31 Oct 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TICTAC COMMUNICATIONS

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