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title: "Collection and Analysis of Urine Samples"
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# Collection and Analysis of Urine Samples

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbbdf242-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Collection and Analysis of Urine Samples", initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, aims to support the Government’s initiative in identifying new psychoactive substances. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the research and development sector. The tender period concluded on 22nd July 2016, and the contract commenced on 8th August 2016, running through to 28th October 2016. Interested providers were required to express their interest by 16:00 on 6th July 2016, followed by a Non-Disclosure Agreement to access further tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in laboratory services, particularly those certified to ISO/IEC 17025 standards, as they would be tasked with the transportation and analysis of the collected urine samples. Companies specialising in environmental health and safety, as well as SMEs in the research services arena, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with public-sector contracts such as this not only helps diversify offerings but also aids in establishing credibility within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to support the Government's commitment to identifying new psychoactive substances (NPS). The Results obtained will be used to help determine what appropriate legislative and health action can be taken. Potential Providers are expected to visit the site of a public event on two separate days and collect samples of pooled urine from waste tanks used to capture urine from the male urinals. The urine samples must be transported to a Laboratory which works to ISO/IEC 17025 standards (or equivalent). Certification will be required. Further details will be provided upon successful completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Expressions of Interest for this requirement must be received by the Contact lead (details below), no later than 16:00 on Wednesday 6th July 2016. A Non-Disclosure Agreement will then be provided and a signed copy must be returned to the contact lead no later than 16:00 on Thursday 7th July 2016 Upon receipt of a signed agreement, the Contact lead will provide an invitation to the competition, this will then enable full access to the complete suite of tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bbcc79e-87fe-46c1-9483-ef3a0a21f014 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2016 - 31 Oct 2016 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TICTAC COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2017 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bbcc79e-87fe-46c1-9483-ef3a0a21f014
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24a5b06-7848-45e2-a3a7-d7b4d372e1d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bbcc79e-87fe-46c1-9483-ef3a0a21f014
  21st August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24a5b06-7848-45e2-a3a7-d7b4d372e1d3
  5th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5de95e5e-6b93-45fd-a738-3624e0202c1e
  Contracts Finder Advertisement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1acc2806-8853-422b-b7f6-4b7cb9594508
  Contracts Finder Advertisement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/531de3b8-6897-4da1-84a3-2ef943a8f9cd
  Redacted Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b082785-b0bd-433e-a1d9-2449873d123c
  Redacted Agreement Annexes

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