Award

DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 15:17

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 12:28

Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council, based in Trowbridge, United Kingdom, conducted an open procurement process for services in the field of DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing, as outlined in procurement ID ES0128-4. The procurement, which follows the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, reached the award stage on 30th September 2025, with contracts running from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030. The procurement employed an open procedure and involved two lots—Lot 1 for DNA Testing and Lot 2 for Drug & Alcohol Testing. Both lots have contracts valued at £151,200 and £246,749 respectively and are active under supplier DNA LEGAL LIMITED. The main procurement category for this tender is services, with a delivery location identified in the UKK15 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the laboratory services industry, particularly those capable of providing Ministry of Justice or UKAS accredited DNA and drug testing services. The procurement's preference for accreditation and quality ensures that suppliers meeting these criteria can demonstrate their expertise and reliability. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage, as evidenced by the SME-dominated final bidding stages. This contract not only offers a substantial financial reward but also positions successful bidders for future opportunities in social care and child protection testing services.

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Notice Title

DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing

Notice Description

Lot 1 covers DNA Testing. Lot 2 covers Drug & Alcohol Testing.

Lot Information

1

Lot 1 - DNA Testing

Renewal: One period of two years

2

Lot 2 - Drug and Alcohol Testing

Renewal: One period of two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054640
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070916-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£396,444 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£396,444 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£209,496 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£209,496 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Danford
Contact Email
procurementunit@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441225713267

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNA LEGAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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