Planning

Provision of Laboratory Services for Testing of Alcohol Dependency

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 09:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), a central government public authority located in Morriston, Swansea, seeks the provision of laboratory services tailored to the testing of alcohol dependency. This planned tender, classified within the services industry category under CPV code 71900000, will commence a contract period starting from 1st September 2028 and ending on 31st August 2031, with possible extensions until 2034. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice expected by 2nd November 2026. The anticipated gross value of the contract stands at £9,504,000, aimed at addressing a significant public health matter.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and diagnostic services, especially those with expertise in medical testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to take part, given their suitability for the contract. As the DVLA looks to foster partnerships with capable service providers, businesses focusing on innovative testing methodologies and efficient delivery in the healthcare sector might find this contract instrumental in expanding their service offerings and growing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Laboratory Services for Testing of Alcohol Dependency

Notice Description

Provision of Laboratory Services for Testing of Alcohol Dependency for DVLA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020717-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£7,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2028 - 31 Aug 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORRISTON, SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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