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title: "FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRUG TESTING EQUIPMENT AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF FDAC NE"
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# FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRUG TESTING EQUIPMENT AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF FDAC NE

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-525e267c-3d79-43bc-9452-1d3fe895aef5

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council has awarded a contract for a framework for the supply of drug testing equipment and services on behalf of FDAC NE. The contract covers Newcastle City Council, Gateshead Council, and North Tyneside Council area. The total contract value is 50,000 GBP, with a contract period from December 15, 2023, to June 14, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the award date was February 2, 2024.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for suppliers in the drug detection apparatus industry, particularly for companies offering drug testing equipment and services. The contract has the potential for business growth, with a specific focus on SMEs. Gateshead Council, acting as the buyer, initiated and completed the procurement process, offering a suitable framework for eligible suppliers to participate and provide their services in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Family Drug and Alcohol Courts North East (FDAC NE) covers Newcastle City Council, Gateshead Council and North Tyneside Council area. Acting on behalf of FDAC NE, Gateshead Council has established a Framework with legal drug testing providers to supply urine testing services and urine drug testing equipment in order to support intervention delivery. This contract has the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094d0bc2-1b80-485e-992b-1aeaa5a77ccc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2024 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DNA LEGAL; EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094d0bc2-1b80-485e-992b-1aeaa5a77ccc
- 27 Oct 2023 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983f4912-c3ec-4000-bccf-cac8357cd776
- 7 Sep 2023 at 09:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47c842da-8986-410a-8931-28e4b9553af9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094d0bc2-1b80-485e-992b-1aeaa5a77ccc
  28th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983f4912-c3ec-4000-bccf-cac8357cd776
  27th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47c842da-8986-410a-8931-28e4b9553af9
  7th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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