Tender

Drug and Alcohol Testing

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Testing services under the tender title "Drug and Alcohol Testing". This procurement falls within the industry category of services (CPV code: 85148000) and targets multiple regions within the UK including UKM and UKM6. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 16 May 2025 and the bid opening scheduled for the same date at 12:00 PM. The expected contract value is £192,000 with a contract period of 720 days, plus possible extensions. This open procedure requires electronic submission via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in providing compliance testing services. Ideal bidders would be those with a strong financial background, meeting the stipulated economic and insurance requirements. This includes firms with annually proven turnovers specific to the contract's business area, and substantial insurances like Employer's Liability, Public Liability, Product Liability, and Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance. The framework agreement is ideal for businesses capable of delivering high-quality technical services, as well as competitive costing in alignment with the award criteria focused 40% on quality/technical and 60% on price.

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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-r6ebe6-0000794921
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528477
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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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