Tender

Drug and Alcohol Testing

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Testing services, classified under "Medical analysis services" (CPV code: 85148000), with an estimated contract value of GBP 192,000. The procurement is facilitated via an open procedure through the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal, with submissions accepted electronically. Located in the UK, specifically within the UKM region, this tender falls under the services category. Potential suppliers must submit their bids by 16th May 2025, with the contract period commencing shortly after and lasting for 720 days, with two potential 12-month extensions available.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical analysis services and drug detection apparatus to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term collaboration with a key public organisation. Suitable candidates include those with a proven financial track record, comprehensive insurance coverage, and the capacity to meet stringent technical and quality requirements valued at 40% for quality and 60% for price. The procurement is particularly relevant for firms with experience in providing reliable and high-standard analysis services, aiming to contribute to public health and safety initiatives spearheaded by CalMac Ferries Limited.

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Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Notice Description

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for the Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements of the business.

Lot Information

Lot 1

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for the Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements of the business.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05039d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015397-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

71620000 - Analysis services

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Wojciech Smagiel
Contact Email
wojciech.smagiel@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475650230

Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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