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title: "SUPPLY OF MOBILE PRELIMINARY DRUG TESTING DEVICES"
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published: "2018-02-23"
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# SUPPLY OF MOBILE PRELIMINARY DRUG TESTING DEVICES

Buyer: NORFOLK CONSTABULARY AND SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY PROCUREMENT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c263a65f-52c8-4426-b669-a889b6a60479

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## Summary

The Norfolk Constabulary and Suffolk Constabulary Procurement Unit is conducting a tender for the "Supply of Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices" aimed at law enforcement in Great Britain. This procurement, categorized under police equipment, is currently in the Award stage with a total contract value of £4,500,000. The contract period begins on 7th February 2018 and ends on 6th February 2020, with the tender process having closed on 1st August 2017. The devices required must hold type approval from the Secretary of State and are intended for delivery across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in police and drug testing equipment, particularly those capable of providing innovative and approved technology solutions. Suppliers large enough to meet the $2,000,000 minimum value requirement and capable of delivering goods across diverse locations would be well-positioned to compete. As the awarded suppliers—D.Tec International and Draeger Safety UK Ltd—demonstrate, there remains room for firms that can provide high-quality, compliant products in this crucial industry sector.

## Notice

National Framework for the supply of Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices used for Transport Law Enforcement in Great Britain. The devices must be granted Type approval by the Secretary of State.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bfb75c6-bcbd-46a1-a385-f92d7a650f32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2018 - 6 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK CONSTABULARY AND SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY PROCUREMENT UNIT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | D.TEC INTERNATIONAL; DRAEGER SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35200000 - Police equipment
- 38431000 - Detection apparatus
- 38434580 - Immunoassay analysers
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2018 at 23:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bfb75c6-bcbd-46a1-a385-f92d7a650f32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bfb75c6-bcbd-46a1-a385-f92d7a650f32
  23rd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20755&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

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