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title: "Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse"
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# Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-262d7c59-364a-4d92-8c15-93d24aa420b4

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, based in Swansea, has initiated a tender for the Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse. This contract aims to deliver urine drug testing and confirmation services to evaluate drivers' medical fitness to hold a driving licence. This open procedure, classified under CPV code 71900000 (Laboratory services), will cover all of Great Britain and requires the successful supplier to transport samples from Franchise Doctors to the nominated laboratory. The tender is currently in the active procurement stage, with the bidding period closing on 13 December 2024, and the contract period set to run from 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2028, with a total contract value of £2,400,000. The procurement documents became available on 7 October 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in drug testing and trend analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender due to its suitability criteria. Companies must demonstrate national service coverage and expertise in confidential data handling and accurate testing. This contract could lead to substantial business development and expansion into new sectors, making it a key opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their market presence in the laboratory services industry.

## Notice

The Authority requires a contract which will deliver urine drug testing and confirmation services to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of accurately and confidentially carrying out both testing and confirmation services which will provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. The Contractor/ Supplier will be required to transport samples from Franchise Doctors across Great Britain to the Contractor's/Supplier's nominated laboratory/laboratories for analysis. Monitoring, collating and feeding back trend analysis data would be advantageous, in particular on drugs below cut offs, which when combined, could result in impairment. Additional information: The procurement documents are available as of 07/10/24 for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bffbae3c-6043-4673-800a-fe00f5c69a3b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bffbae3c-6043-4673-800a-fe00f5c69a3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bffbae3c-6043-4673-800a-fe00f5c69a3b
  2nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
  Department for Transport Sourcing Portal

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