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title: "The Provision of Quality Assurance to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme"
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# The Provision of Quality Assurance to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01832ffa-6347-4906-8a6f-5cfaff0b9724

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Ministry of Defence, with the title "The Provision of Quality Assurance to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme." This contract falls under the laboratory services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was limited, specifically through a competitive quotation below threshold. The contract, valued at £141,147, commenced on 1st February 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2023. The award was published on 10th December 2019, following the end date for tenders on 23rd September 2019.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services and quality assurance. Companies that can provide innovative solutions in drug testing protocols, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete in future tenders related to this programme. Engaging in this sector not only allows for contributing to national defence initiatives but also supports growth in areas of compliance and testing services within the public sector.

## Notice

This is not an opportunity, it is a Contract Award Notice in accordance with the Govt's transparency agenda

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7000f4a5-5cd5-41d6-bdef-d7da34aba516 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,147 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,147 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KING'S COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2019 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7000f4a5-5cd5-41d6-bdef-d7da34aba516

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7000f4a5-5cd5-41d6-bdef-d7da34aba516
  10th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8362da98-7bfe-4fb1-bdfd-e757b6b4d0ff
  SC2 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32d469e9-28bd-44fc-9d4e-cfaf72af9659
  SC2 Schedules 1-8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b87378f-7a6b-4502-aa99-7077cd995287
  Schedule 2 Annex A - Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16e42287-906d-455d-885b-451640c343a8
  Schedule 2 Annex B - Pricing Matrix
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a06e6bd0-5db4-4967-a3c0-d2c904050689
  Schedule 9 - Insurance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f68eb52-51e5-4efc-8930-985a7e5c0b73
  Schedule 10 - Deliverables

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