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title: "For the Provision of Random Drug and Alcohol Testing for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)"
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# For the Provision of Random Drug and Alcohol Testing for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b454e14-c6e7-4c8b-9814-c8cad71b19cd

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "For the Provision of Random Drug and Alcohol Testing for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)" is organised by the Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, England. This procurement falls within the services industry category, particularly focusing on testing and evaluation. The tender period concluded on 15 October 2018, and the awarded contract, valued at £51,000, is set to run from 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2022. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The initial publication date of the tender was 13 September 2018.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in drug and alcohol testing services. Businesses that are SMEs, particularly those offering expertise in testing methodologies, regulatory compliance, or health and safety services, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for such contracts. The contract's value and duration encourage organisations that can provide reliable and innovative testing solutions to engage with this procurement process.

## Notice

For the Provision of Random Drug and Alcohol Testing for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). 3 year contract with a 1 year option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e132fb1-92b1-4a33-a045-6e9d49ff440b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2018 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e132fb1-92b1-4a33-a045-6e9d49ff440b
- 26 Sep 2018 at 17:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70e2639-f93a-4a8b-bb4d-9debed2a1e00
- 13 Sep 2018 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70e2639-f93a-4a8b-bb4d-9debed2a1e00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e132fb1-92b1-4a33-a045-6e9d49ff440b
  27th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70e2639-f93a-4a8b-bb4d-9debed2a1e00
  26th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d054d91-6fb9-46de-8f91-1653a6a5339e
  DEFFORM 68
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51d19c62-deab-47c7-96d1-73d690f95d1b
  DEFFORM 47R
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90cbc995-b130-425e-9381-6ddb6941ae68
  Purchase Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c124e2c-c538-4d90-a9ad-65c546f92625
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91c24543-8d99-4de1-ab40-cdacea8923a4
  Statement Relating to Good Standing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f6ea851-ff19-4792-a7c3-bd071288d9ab
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffea4fa4-696d-4a4c-87a5-8cf2878e7198
  DEFFORM 28
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed5dc36a-8abb-4791-9b59-505a7144f4c7
  Statement of Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4acaf815-7a35-4c95-a869-f813f357f7f0
  FLEET/00733 Contract

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