Tender

Commercial Framework Solution for SOFS and CRMs. Lot 1 - Spiked Oral Fluid Solutions (SOFS) Lot 2 - Certified Reference Material (CRMs)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

29 Jun 2021 at 21:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Commercial Framework Solution for SOFS and CRMs", aimed at securing synthetic oral fluid solutions and certified reference materials essential for law enforcement and forensic testing. This tender is part of a selective procurement method and is currently in the active stage, with a tender period set to end on 28 July 2021. The contract is for a maximum duration of six years, with an anticipated total budget of £630,000. The delivery location for this procurement will be at Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, UK, commencing from 20 October 2021 and concluding by 29 October 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of chemical products, particularly those focusing on forensic supplies, drug testing solutions, or certified reference materials. Companies that are well-versed in regulatory compliance and have experience in dealing with law enforcement or healthcare sectors will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process enables businesses to expand their reach within the public sector and develop long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence and its related agencies.

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Notice Title

Commercial Framework Solution for SOFS and CRMs. Lot 1 - Spiked Oral Fluid Solutions (SOFS) Lot 2 - Certified Reference Material (CRMs)

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Spiked Oral Fluid Solutions (SOFS) Dstl are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of synthetic oral fluid solutions containing quantified concentrations of drugs for use in type approval testing of mobile preliminary drug test kits used in Law Enforcement. Lot 2 - Certified Reference Material (CRMs) There is a requirement to procure Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for in-vitro testing, to support the implementation of the Psychoactive Substances Act (PSA) 2016. This requires Dstl to seek to establish a Framework Agreement. The required CRMs are essential to the enforcement of the Act in the criminal prosecutions of supply of substances which may cause psychoactivity effect in humans. Furthermore, the Forensic Early Warning System (FEWS) project will also need to procure CRMs for Forensic Service Providers (FSPs) to enable a cohesive national capability.

Lot Information

Spiked Oral Fluid Solutions (SOFS)

Dstl are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of synthetic oral fluid solutions containing quantified concentrations of drugs for use in type approval testing of mobile preliminary drug test kits used in Law Enforcement. Quantity or scope: Refer to requirement. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Certified Reference Material (CRMs)

There is a requirement to procure Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for in-vitro testing, to support the implementation of the Psychoactive Substances Act (PSA) 2016. This requires Dstl to seek to establish a Framework Agreement. The required CRMs are essential to the enforcement of the Act in the criminal prosecutions of supply of substances which may cause psychoactivity effect in humans. Furthermore, the Forensic Early Warning System (FEWS) project will also need to procure CRMs for Forensic Service Providers (FSPs) to enable a cohesive national capability Quantity or scope: Refer to requirement. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c19a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014887-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

24324400 - Compounds with nitrogen functions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Day Ellie
Contact Email
eday@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

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