Tender

Provision of Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Testing Services

FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED

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Tender

30 May 2022 at 17:25

Summary of the contracting process

FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED is seeking bids for the provision of Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Testing Services, as detailed in their current tender titled "Provision of Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Testing Services." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory services within the broader services sector, with a total estimated value of £406,000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 1st July 2022 and a contract duration of approximately three years. Services are required for Train Operating Companies in the UK, particularly Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway (SWR).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drug and alcohol testing services, particularly those with experience in railway or transportation sectors. Enterprises capable of conducting pre-employment screenings, random testing, and related training are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses can leverage their expertise to provide comprehensive testing solutions, potentially expanding their market share within the public transport industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Testing Services

Notice Description

Provision of Drug and Alcohol (D&A) testing services to GWR and SWR Train Operating Companies in the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of the below Drug and Alcohol (D&A) testing services to GWR and SWR Train Operating Companies in the UK: * Pre-employment D&A Screening * Random D&A testing * For Cause testing * Alcometers * Training for SWR / GWR OH Teams

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0341c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015131-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£406,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED

Contact Name
Greig Matthew
Contact Email
frh-procurement.indirects@firstrail.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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