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On-Site Saliva-Based Test Kits and Laboratory Screening

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council, located in Irvine, UK, is currently engaged in the procurement process for "On-Site Saliva-Based Test Kits and Laboratory Screening" to support their Criminal Justice Service. The procurement, identified as NAC/1089, falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure. The tender was initiated on 31 January 2018, with a bid submission deadline that closed on 6 March 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £78,102, was formally signed on 14 May 2018, highlighting the council's commitment to creating a reliable method for drug testing and minimising corporate risk related to substance misuse.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drug testing, medical supplies, and laboratory services, particularly those that can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering comparable services. Companies with the necessary certifications and insurance, as well as those capable of providing technological support and quality control measures for drug testing products, would be well-positioned to compete successfully. With community benefits also being a key focus for this procurement, businesses committed to delivering social value alongside their services may find themselves particularly attractive to the North Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Title

On-Site Saliva-Based Test Kits and Laboratory Screening

Notice Description

To enable North Ayrshire Criminal Justice Service to ensure a consistent approach to drug testing in order to minimise corporate risk in terms of drug abuse management and community protection. To establish an evidentially reliable process of drug testing whilst providing relevant and accurate information in regard to client substance misuse.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To enable North Ayrshire Criminal Justice Service to ensure a consistent approach to drug testing in order to minimise corporate risk in terms of drug abuse management and community protection. To establish an evidentially reliable process of drug testing whilst providing relevant and accurate information in regard to client substance misuse.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000518503
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319265
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,102 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALERE TOXICOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308334
    On-Site Saliva-Based Test Kits and Laboratory Screening - To enable North Ayrshire Criminal Justice Service to ensure a consistent approach to drug testing in order to minimise corporate risk in terms of drug abuse management and community protection. To establish an evidentially reliable process of drug testing whilst providing relevant and accurate information in regard to client substance misuse.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319265
    On-Site Saliva-Based Test Kits and Laboratory Screening - To enable North Ayrshire Criminal Justice Service to ensure a consistent approach to drug testing in order to minimise corporate risk in terms of drug abuse management and community protection. To establish an evidentially reliable process of drug testing whilst providing relevant and accurate information in regard to client substance misuse.

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