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title: "Drug and Testing Service"
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buyer: "EAST WEST RAIL"
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# Drug and Testing Service

Buyer: EAST WEST RAIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42869b50-cec7-493d-98a9-7ed028547be6

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## Summary

East West Rail is inviting bids for a 'Drug and Testing Service' contract aimed at ensuring compliance through various testing services for its employees. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender ending on 26th February 2025. The contract, classified under 'Drug detection apparatus' and 'Health and safety services', includes pre-employment, random, for-cause, and emergency testing, all in alignment with the RISQS Audit Protocol. Services to be delivered in the South East, UK (MK9 1EN). The procurement is conducted using a single tender action method and the contract period runs from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with a budget of GBP 24,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specializing in health and safety or drug detection, particularly those with experience in the railway industry. Businesses adept at delivering prompt and reliable testing services, and those capable of adhering to strict industry compliance standards like RISQS, will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Engaging with East West Rail through this procurement can provide strategic business advantages and potential future collaborations.

## Notice

- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing: Required for all new employees before joining EWR Co. - Random drug and alcohol testing: Unannounced, periodic testing to ensure continued employee compliance. - For cause testing: Testing based on suspicion or certain employee behaviour. - Emergency provision: Must be able to offer immediate testing services in response to potential incidents requiring swift action. - Compliance with RISQS Audit Protocol: All bidders must demonstrate compliance with the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS), particularly the Alcohol & Drugs Module RISQS-AP-007. Additional information: Please provide your quotation and respond to the questions in the attached document. Once completed, kindly return it to us.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d37d7e6-4bd6-4487-a167-ab013098fa29 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| 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 | EAST WEST RAIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
- 71317200 - Health and safety services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d37d7e6-4bd6-4487-a167-ab013098fa29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d37d7e6-4bd6-4487-a167-ab013098fa29
  19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4e1cf40-4346-42b0-9ac0-25cf84ad6b48
  n/a

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