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title: "Provision of Compulsory Drug Testing"
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# Provision of Compulsory Drug Testing

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db65128c-67a0-492b-88ad-3be0f5c304f0

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Compulsory Drug Testing" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, looking to establish ongoing drug testing for the armed forces. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for competitive bidding, and the total contract value is approximately £4.49 million. The tender period concluded on 4th July 2021, with the contract commencing on 5th July 2021 and set to last until 5th July 2024. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically related to drug detection apparatus, with delivery required in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic services and drug testing solutions, especially those capable of meeting the requirements set forth by a large contracting authority like the Ministry of Defence. Companies offering innovative drug detection technologies or those experienced in providing services to governmental entities will likely find this tender particularly relevant. Overall, it opens avenues for growth for suppliers ready to engage in long-term contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Requirement for ongoing drug testing for the armed forces.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b6fbb7-e6ed-4cd5-bdd0-2dd1e055c72a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 5 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,492,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,492,560 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b6fbb7-e6ed-4cd5-bdd0-2dd1e055c72a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b6fbb7-e6ed-4cd5-bdd0-2dd1e055c72a
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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