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Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse

Department for Transport

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 13:02

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

14 Mar 2024 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Planning

08 Mar 2024 at 10:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located in Swansea, United Kingdom, has initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse" under the open procedure. This tender, identified as PS/23/163, falls within the laboratory services category (CPV: 71900000) and aims to support the Drivers Medical Group (DMG) by providing accurate and confidential urine drug testing and confirmation services. The procurement documents will be available from 7th October 2024, with the tender period concluding on 13th December 2024. The contract is expected to start on 5th January 2026 and end on 4th January 2028, with possibilities for extension for up to 24 additional months. The initial procurement stage involves a virtual Supplier Day scheduled for the 24th and 25th April 2024 via MS Teams.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory and medical testing services. Companies with robust capabilities in conducting secure and precise drug testing and trend analysis across Great Britain are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract’s potential extensions and national coverage present growth prospects and the chance to establish a long-term relationship with a national agency. Furthermore, businesses experienced in managing logistics for sample transportation from various locations to a central facility will find this contract particularly favourable. By participating in this competitive and open procurement process, businesses can enhance their market presence and expand their portfolios within a highly regulated and vital public service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse

Notice Description

DVLA requires a contract for the provision of Laboratory Services which will deliver urine drug testing and confirmation services accurately and confidentially to support the decision-making process within Drivers Medical Group (DMG).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires a contract which will deliver urine drug testing and confirmation services to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of accurately and confidentially carrying out both testing and confirmation services which will provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. The Contractor/ Supplier will be required to transport samples from Franchise Doctors across Great Britain to the Contractor's/Supplier's nominated laboratory/laboratories for analysis. Monitoring, collating and feeding back trend analysis data would be advantageous, in particular on drugs below cut offs, which when combined, could result in impairment. Additional information: The procurement documents are available from 07/10/24 for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Options: Contract duration 24 months with additional 2 x12-month options to extend

Renewal: Contract duration 24 months with additional 2 x12-month options to extend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0446a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031540-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 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
Department for Transport
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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