--- title: "Purchase of Drug Testing Equipment and Consumables; Related logistical services; & Laboratory Services for NOMS (MoJ) and National Police Drugs Intervention Programme Consortium (DIP): England and Wales" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-536e69ac-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-536e69ac-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-536e69ac-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-536e69ac-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2018-02-20" --- # Purchase of Drug Testing Equipment and Consumables; Related logistical services; & Laboratory Services for NOMS (MoJ) and National Police Drugs Intervention Programme Consortium (DIP): England and Wales Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-536e69ac-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-536e69ac-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-536e69ac-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is seeking suppliers for the purchase of drug testing equipment and consumables, along with related logistical and laboratory services for the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) and the National Police Drugs Intervention Programme Consortium across England and Wales. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process includes a key milestone, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The tender is classified under the CPV code for drug detection apparatus and includes additional classifications related to research laboratory services and health and social work services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, logistical support, and laboratory analysis services. Companies that manufacture or supply drug testing kits, consumables, or provide analytical laboratory services would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms capable of offering training and technical support, as well as those involved in research into emerging drugs, can play a vital role in this procurement process. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their reach within the public sector and contribute to important health and safety initiatives. ## Notice There is a requirement for the supply of drug testing kits, consumables, research, laboratory analysis and other associated services to NOMS(MoJ) and potentially to the National Police DIP. NOMS(MoJ) require the supply of a urine based drug testing system for use by Prisons across England and Wales; and a point of contact, oral fluid drug testing system for utilisation in the community as well as possibly Police Forces across England and Wales. The goods and services required: * Equipment and consumables for urine based drug testing within Prisons for a range of banned substances. The system must show potential to be developed to screen for other substances which may be specified in the future. * All necessary equipment and consumables for point of contact, oral fluid drug testing in the community. This equipment will need to be capable of screening for Opiates, Cocaine, Cannabis/ Cannabinoids (THC) & Amphetamines as a minimum. The system must be able to accurately analyse oral fluid samples, unequivocally determine a "positive" or "negative" result and enable the result to be interpreted and transmitted with a minimum of error, minimising impact on bureaucracy. The system must show potential to be developed to screen for other illicit substances or novel psychoactive substances which may be specified in the future. * Should the National Police DIP Consortium be included in this procurement process, they require a point of contact oral fluid testing system that screens for Class A drugs - currently Heroin and Crack-/Cocaine - with flexibility to include other drugs should the list of drugs change. The system must be able to accurately analyse oral fluid samples, unequivocally determine a "positive" or "negative" result and enable the result to be interpreted and transmitted with a minimum of error, minimising the impact on bureaucracy. The successful contractor(s) will provide on site training if required and provide comprehensive customer and technical support. * A fully secure collection and transportation service of samples to a specified laboratory/laboratories for analysis under chain of custody procedures. * A screening and confirmation laboratory analysis service to provide detailed testing of the collected samples. * The provision of expert witnesses where necessary to attend legal proceedings; and the provision of expert personnel to provide specialist advice and support to the Authority. * Research into new and emerging drugs and drug compounds to assist the Authority in keeping updated on the latest illicit substances being used. Initial thoughts are a four year contract will be awarded, though the Authority reserves the decision on whether this will be a Framework Agreement awarded to successful bidder(s) or a contract awarded to a single bidder is still to be taken. Engagement with establishments, stakeholders and providers will inform the future procurement and contracting strategy. Additional information: The MOJ Commercial and Contract Directorate on behalf of NOMS and the National Police Drugs Intervention Programme Consortium (DIP) will be holding a pre-market engagement day on Tuesday May 5th. This event will be a chance for providers to obtain further information and inform the development of the specification and the contractual arrangements. Please complete the attached expressions of interest form and return to Ben Harrison to signal your interest. Please contact Ben Harrison for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e456bef3-c65c-41a7-8226-d425b57dabd5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2018 at 16:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e456bef3-c65c-41a7-8226-d425b57dabd5 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a719730b-1706-4700-8023-bfeeea5b0f9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e456bef3-c65c-41a7-8226-d425b57dabd5 20th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a719730b-1706-4700-8023-bfeeea5b0f9a 23rd April 2015 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/818dfeb4-78a8-4848-b2b3-6e002935c1ec Expression of Interest Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d714edb-d926-4fa4-8cba-6bd7691f97e7 Expression of Interest Form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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