Tender

Drug and Alcohol Seizure Analysis Provision

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Tender

26 Oct 2022 at 07:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has initiated a tender process for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Seizure Analysis services for all public prisons and approved premises across England and Wales. The contract aims to standardize processes and services for testing seized items for illicit substances. Starting from April 2023, the contract will run until April 2026, with a potential renewal option for up to 2 years, creating opportunities for businesses capable of testing various materials for illicit substances. The tender submission deadline is set for 25th November 2022, and the contract falls under the Laboratory services category.

This procurement opportunity by the Ministry of Justice caters to businesses with expertise in laboratory services and substance analysis. The contract involves a detailed testing process to identify illicit substances within seized items. Businesses with technical capabilities to detect substances like liquids, powders, fabrics, and paper are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement method used is an Open procedure, allowing a wide range of businesses to compete, and submissions can be made electronically or in written form.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Seizure Analysis Provision

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to procure a managed contract for the testing of seized items for the presence of illicit substances for all public prisons and approved premises across England and Wales. The contract will provide standardised processes and consistent service. As of April 2022, there were 108 Public Sector Prisons in England and Wales:, with a total Prison population of around 80,000. The Authority intends to deliver 18,000 additional Prison places by 2026 with the building of 6 new Prisons. The supplier must demonstrate that they can test a range of materials to identify the presence of illicit substances. The supplier should demonstrate the capacity and technical capability to detect and identify the presence of substances contained within seized items. The items supplied will vary in form but will include, but not be limited to liquids, powders, fabrics, and paper.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority wishes to procure a managed contract for the testing of seized items for the presence of illicit substances for all public prisons and approved premises across England and Wales. The contract will provide standardised processes and consistent service. As of April 2022, there were 108 Public Sector Prisons in England and Wales:, with a total Prison population of around 80,000. The Authority intends to deliver 18,000 additional Prison places by 2026 with the building of 6 new Prisons. The supplier must demonstrate that they can test a range of materials to identify the presence of illicit substances. The supplier should demonstrate the capacity and technical capability to detect and identify the presence of substances contained within seized items. The items supplied will vary in form but will include, but not be limited to liquids, powders, fabrics, and paper.

Renewal: Option to renew on 1+1 basis for a maximum of 2 years (Total possible contract term = 5 years including extensions)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037c27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030119-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurement.off@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7394715819

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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