Planning

Request For Information (RFI) - Test facility for Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices

HOME OFFICE

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16 Sep 2024 at 13:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a test facility for Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices (MPDTDs). This procurement, under the industry category of "Test and evaluation" (CPV: 73430000), is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 11th October 2024. The focus is on finding third parties who can undertake functions critical for the Home Office nominated laboratory. Key functions include performance testing, software validation, and compliance evaluation. The location for this engagement is London, with postal code SW1P 4DF. Interested suppliers can register and participate via the Home Office e-sourcing portal Jagger by referring to Project_18139, PQQ_542.

This RFI presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those capable of providing specialised testing and evaluation services. Independent laboratories, testing facilities, and consultancy firms in the realm of drug testing or software validation would find this tender particularly enticing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can establish or deepen their relationship with the Home Office, enhancing their credentials and potentially securing future contracts in a related field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request For Information (RFI) - Test facility for Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices

Notice Description

Through this Request for Information (RFI) the Home Office is looking to understand the market by gauging interest from third parties independent from manufacturers/suppliers of Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices (MPDTDs) that are currently capable or could be capable to carry out any of the functions as the Home Office nominated laboratory for the evaluation of MPDTDs. Functions are in accordance with a Guide to Type Approval Procedures for Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7debcced915d74e6222eee/Mobile_preliminary_drug_testing_devices.pdf ). The functions are defined as: 1. Testing against Annex A - Preparation of Drugs & Interfering substance in Artificial Oral Fluid and performance testing of Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices 2. Testing against Annex C - Review of Software Validation documentation and targeted software testing 3. Review of test plans and reports for compliance against Annex B together with the provision of advice, evaluation, and recommendation to Home Office in relation to devices overall compliance to the guide to support Home Office decision on issuing Home Office Type Approval. Suppliers interested in participation and to find out more information on the RFI should register on the Home Office e-sourcing portal Jagger. https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once registered supplier should navigate to Project_18139, PQQ_542 which will provide access and instructions of how to participate in this activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f06429dc-3a20-433f-9272-e2cd7029a706
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a680e5b3-b1ec-4232-9f29-12ba3d11b6ac
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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