--- title: "Drug Testing Products and Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d80129fe-d91e-47e3-b015-0493417813ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d80129fe-d91e-47e3-b015-0493417813ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80129fe-d91e-47e3-b015-0493417813ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80129fe-d91e-47e3-b015-0493417813ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2022-09-21" --- # Drug Testing Products and Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d80129fe-d91e-47e3-b015-0493417813ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d80129fe-d91e-47e3-b015-0493417813ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80129fe-d91e-47e3-b015-0493417813ba.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is planning a procurement process titled "Drug Testing Products and Services" in the industry category of drug detection apparatus and laboratory services. The tender is at the planning stage, and the contract period is set to start on 1st May 2024, with an end date of 30th April 2027. The procurement is split into two lots covering different testing requirements, and the Authority is seeking suppliers for market engagement. This tender by the Ministry of Justice for drug testing products and services presents an opportunity for businesses to provide urine testing, oral fluid testing, and other related services in various regions across the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The initial contract term is for five years, with possible extensions, offering long-term potential for growth and collaboration. ## Notice Following the abandonment of a recent procurement for the above products and services, the Authority is currently in the process of drawing up proposals for a new procurement exercise. As part of this, the Authority wishes to assess the appetite of the market and their capacity to fulfil estimated volume requirements throughout the proposed contract term. The Authority intends to split the procurement into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 Drug Testing Laboratory Analysis, Products and Services and Lot 2 Drug Testing Point of Care Testing (POCT) Equipment and Associated Services. Lot 1 at this stage, is envisaged to have the following testing requirements: Urine Testing and Laboratory Analysis Oral Fluid Testing and Laboratory Analysis Prevalence Studies Lot 2 at this stage, is envisaged to have the following testing requirements: Oral Fluid POCT It is envisaged that the contract term will be for an initial period of five (5) years plus up to a further two (2) years of extensions. It is envisaged that the new contracts will start on 1st May 2024. The Authority is under no commitment to fulfil any element of the requirements outlined. The Authority invites suppliers of such products and services to complete a market engagement survey by following this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KEeHxuZx_kGp4S6MNndq2HeLBZx3isNHpp5atooeqv1UOFJLNkpHMkNGSFpLTU5XNk9HMEJWWkQ3NS4u ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e496e5bb-5276-4955-80c1-2efde5dc6e14 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Apr 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | 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) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2022 at 19:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e496e5bb-5276-4955-80c1-2efde5dc6e14 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e496e5bb-5276-4955-80c1-2efde5dc6e14 21st September 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/700dc2d7-8ec4-421b-851a-10abeafd57ca n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7aff6f1-5920-44f3-a89f-3022d983ae7a n/a ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KEeHxuZx_kGp4S6MNndq2HeLBZx3isNHpp5atooeqv1UOFJLNkpHMkNGSFpLTU5XNk9HMEJWWkQ3NS4u ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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