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Custody Drug Recovery Toilet Replacement (Drugloos)

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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21 Jul 2021 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Thames Valley Police, which is seeking to replace existing Drugloo devices with new units, along with a three-year maintenance support plan valid until 2025. This tender is classified under the goods category, specifically for drug detection apparatus, and the procurement method employed is a limited procedure based on a Single Source Agreement due to the absence of alternative suitable suppliers. The award was activated on 20 July 2021, resulting in a total contract value of £48,750 for the supply and maintenance of four Ranger Drugloo devices, with delivery locations primarily in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire.

This opportunity may appeal to businesses specialising in drug detection and related equipment, particularly those that can offer tailored solutions in compliance with public safety standards. Given the unique nature of this procurement, particularly the single-source rationale citing intellectual property rights, businesses comfortable with navigating exclusive supplier agreements and capable of delivering high-quality, compliant products will find this tender especially relevant for potential growth within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Custody Drug Recovery Toilet Replacement (Drugloos)

Notice Description

The replacement of existing Drugloos due to age and obsolescence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of 4 x Ranger Drugloo devices and 3 year maintenance plan (Option 3) Additional information: Single Source Agreement (SSA) due to IPR and the manufacturer being the only known supplier.

Procurement Information

Single Source Agreement (SSA) approved due to IPR and the supplier being the only known manufacturer of the devices. The only other option for this type of equipment is a company called Walker Safety. However, this company only produces fixed installations, which are not compatible with the Thames Valley Police custody estate. To enter into the fixed installation option would require significant investment and structural works to Custody locations. Therefore, Drugloo are the only viable supplier manufacturing the suitable type of product. Having approached the market recently, The Home Office confirmed there are no other suppliers of the mobile type toilet only the aforementioned fixed installation and have indicated that they refer buyers on to Drugloo. Other UK Police Forces use Drugloos or refer their detainees to a hospital setting depending on their individual Force strategy and risk assessments at the time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ca8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017182-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thom.wilson@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRUGLOO INTERNATIONAL

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