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title: "Drugs Test on Arrest"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Drugs Test on Arrest

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2e4bf14-7d0f-4ebb-9534-e88b83e0a369

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary has completed the tendering process for the "Drugs Test on Arrest" project, with the award being made to ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY. This project falls under the industry category of drug detection apparatus and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract period running from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025, extendable annually until 31st October 2028. The total value of the contract is £21,000. This was a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was announced on 31st October 2024.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drug detection apparatus and related technologies. Companies with a strong background in pathology managed services or point-of-care testing will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Large-scale businesses, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are ideally positioned to compete effectively in this sector due to the substantial scale and technical requirements outlined in the contract. Collaborating with major public safety organisations like Lancashire Constabulary can enhance business credibility and expand market reach.

## Notice

The use of the supplier Abbott Toxicology Ltd via the NHS Supply Chain Framework for the "Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Service" Lot 4 - for Drug Testing on Arrest Equipment for the period 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025, with the option to extend the contract annually until 31st October 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf42644f-f79d-4d24-8a75-0a003edd94dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf42644f-f79d-4d24-8a75-0a003edd94dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf42644f-f79d-4d24-8a75-0a003edd94dd
  31st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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