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title: "CONTRACT AWARD: Drugs Testing on Arrest (and/or Charge) Equipment and Services"
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# CONTRACT AWARD: Drugs Testing on Arrest (and/or Charge) Equipment and Services

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09be83b7-859b-4859-a80a-d9ca6f369e2d

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Police Headquarters is seeking suppliers for the "Drugs Testing on Arrest (and/or Charge) Equipment and Services" contract, which has a total value of £520,000. This procurement falls under the category of detection and analysis apparatus and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, with the contract period running from 1 December 2018 to 28 February 2022. Notably, the tender process concluded on 1 January 2018.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of drug testing equipment and services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specifications outlined by the contracting authority. Given the ongoing need for effective drug enforcement tools, companies with experience in law enforcement supplies, public health equipment, or similar sectors would be particularly well-suited to explore this market. Engaging with South Yorkshire Police could not only enhance a business's portfolio but also establish a long-term partnership within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE for the provision of Drug Testing on Arrest (and/or Charge) Equipment and Services for Humberside Police, South Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Police. This contract replaces the previously contracted provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522e9065-abdd-4504-aa7d-89dc8da47144 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £228,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALERE TOXICOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2019 at 16:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522e9065-abdd-4504-aa7d-89dc8da47144
- 9 Jan 2019 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522e9065-abdd-4504-aa7d-89dc8da47144

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522e9065-abdd-4504-aa7d-89dc8da47144
  9th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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