--- title: "BLC0111 - Mobile Preliminary Roadside Drug Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d80a7206-0c7e-47fc-87d4-fa3a7591d6db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d80a7206-0c7e-47fc-87d4-fa3a7591d6db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80a7206-0c7e-47fc-87d4-fa3a7591d6db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80a7206-0c7e-47fc-87d4-fa3a7591d6db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2025-02-20" --- # BLC0111 - Mobile Preliminary Roadside Drug Testing Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d80a7206-0c7e-47fc-87d4-fa3a7591d6db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d80a7206-0c7e-47fc-87d4-fa3a7591d6db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80a7206-0c7e-47fc-87d4-fa3a7591d6db.json) ## Summary BlueLight Commercial is inviting businesses to participate in a competitive tender process for the provision of Mobile Preliminary Roadside Drug Testing Devices under the Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 5A. The tender, titled "BLC0111 - Mobile Preliminary Roadside Drug Testing", covers the supply of both un-powered and powered testing devices across two LOTs, including necessary equipment and consumables. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Drug detection apparatus' (CPV Code: 38544000) and covers various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, with a tender period ending on 30th May 2027. The contract is set to start on 31st May 2027 and conclude on 1st June 2027, with an approximate total value of £10 million GBP. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers of drug detection equipment and associated consumables. Businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying drug testing devices, particularly those with Home Office Type Approval, are well-suited to compete. Given the high volumes of preliminary road drug tests performed annually in the UK, this contract can provide substantial business growth and market exposure. Suppliers qualified to meet the technical specifications and service level agreements detailed in the tender documents are encouraged to apply. The requirement for non-electrical and powered devices caters to companies with diverse product portfolios capable of delivering both single-use and reusable solutions. ## Notice Thank you for your interest in responding to the Notice of Competition to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Preliminary Roads Drug Testing Devices, (MPRDTD), including the respective equipment and consumables that are required where appropriate. The Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 5A permits the police to conduct a preliminary test in the investigation of drug driving offences for the purpose of obtaining an indication whether a person has a specified controlled drug in their body. This DPS will be for two (2) LOTs with the characteristics described in ITT Schedule 1: Specification (Statement of Requirements (SOR), Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Technical & Quality Standards Annex 1 and Annex 2. LOT 1 - Un-Powered Mobile Preliminary Road Drug Testing Devices Single Use Disposable. ? test cartridges designed to detect the presence of a specified drug or drug group in a sample of saliva and to provide an indication of the presence of the target drugs. ? Devices shall be 'Unpowered' - with no electrical power required to operate the MPRDTD. ? Associated consumables, equipment, and accessories (Goods). LOT 2 Powered Mobile Preliminary Road Drug Testing Devices - Re-Usable Handheld Devices. ? test cartridges: designed to detect the presence of a specified drug or drug group in a sample of saliva and to provide an indication of the presence of the target drugs. ? Devices shall be 'Powered' - capable of being used from mains electricity supply, a local generated electrical supply, internal batteries and/or external batteries. ? Associated consumables, equipment, and accessories (Goods). The Suppliers devices must be able to detect the following target drugs currently specified under the Road Traffic Act 1988[1]: (Mandatory) ? Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (the main active ingredient of cannabis) ? Cocaine. All devices must have and maintain Home Office Type Approval for police use in Great Britain. (Annex 1 and Annex 2) Over an historical three (3) year period there has been a combined total of approx. 300,000 Preliminary Road drug tests undertaken across the UK. Additional information: To receive documentation please go to https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders and search 'BLC0111' in Key Word. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa2c033-650d-45c6-a3ea-6ecad88fa8ca | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 1 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL | | Locality | - | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6DG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa2c033-650d-45c6-a3ea-6ecad88fa8ca - 20 Feb 2025 at 15:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa2c033-650d-45c6-a3ea-6ecad88fa8ca - 20 Feb 2025 at 15:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa2c033-650d-45c6-a3ea-6ecad88fa8ca - 5 Feb 2025 at 16:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa2c033-650d-45c6-a3ea-6ecad88fa8ca - 5 Feb 2025 at 16:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa2c033-650d-45c6-a3ea-6ecad88fa8ca - 5 Feb 2025 at 16:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa2c033-650d-45c6-a3ea-6ecad88fa8ca - 5 Feb 2025 at 16:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa2c033-650d-45c6-a3ea-6ecad88fa8ca - 5 Feb 2025 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa2c033-650d-45c6-a3ea-6ecad88fa8ca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa2c033-650d-45c6-a3ea-6ecad88fa8ca 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bluelightcommercial/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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