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title: "The Provision of Quality Assurance to the Armed forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme"
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# The Provision of Quality Assurance to the Armed forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf6f3d69-cc00-406d-9fc7-a4c334fa058b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking suppliers for the tender titled "The Provision of Quality Assurance to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme". This procurement, classified under laboratory services, has an estimated value of £150,000 and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage and will close for submissions on 25th July 2019. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure below the threshold as per the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in quality assurance and laboratory services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies interested in engaging with the Ministry of Defence can leverage this chance to expand their services in the public sector and contribute to the critical field of drug testing within the armed forces. Those with relevant experience and capabilities in laboratory processes and compliance would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

This is an opportunity for suppliers to express an interest in tendering for the provision of Quality Assurance (QA) to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (AFCDT) Programme. Responses should be submitted through the Defence Contracts Online (DCO) portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065ce682-499a-49c9-83e0-6cbdf5f8c478 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - DSPCR 2011 - Restricted Procedure (Below Threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2019 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065ce682-499a-49c9-83e0-6cbdf5f8c478

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065ce682-499a-49c9-83e0-6cbdf5f8c478
  26th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6bc38d1-0010-4f25-b08f-c64058fa9a40
  Detailed Description of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/717f7c2c-d6aa-4a60-8562-39a27f98055e
  DPQQ Evaluation Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f30bd2f0-f775-42b6-869b-9988c6dbe4bc
  Outline Procurement Timetable

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