--- title: "Request For Information (RFI) - Test facility for Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f06429dc-3a20-433f-9272-e2cd7029a706" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f06429dc-3a20-433f-9272-e2cd7029a706" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f06429dc-3a20-433f-9272-e2cd7029a706.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f06429dc-3a20-433f-9272-e2cd7029a706.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2024-09-16" --- # Request For Information (RFI) - Test facility for Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f06429dc-3a20-433f-9272-e2cd7029a706 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f06429dc-3a20-433f-9272-e2cd7029a706) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f06429dc-3a20-433f-9272-e2cd7029a706.json) ## Summary The Home Office has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a test facility for Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices (MPDTDs). This procurement, under the industry category of "Test and evaluation" (CPV: 73430000), is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 11th October 2024. The focus is on finding third parties who can undertake functions critical for the Home Office nominated laboratory. Key functions include performance testing, software validation, and compliance evaluation. The location for this engagement is London, with postal code SW1P 4DF. Interested suppliers can register and participate via the Home Office e-sourcing portal Jagger by referring to Project_18139, PQQ_542. This RFI presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those capable of providing specialised testing and evaluation services. Independent laboratories, testing facilities, and consultancy firms in the realm of drug testing or software validation would find this tender particularly enticing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can establish or deepen their relationship with the Home Office, enhancing their credentials and potentially securing future contracts in a related field. ## Notice Through this Request for Information (RFI) the Home Office is looking to understand the market by gauging interest from third parties independent from manufacturers/suppliers of Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices (MPDTDs) that are currently capable or could be capable to carry out any of the functions as the Home Office nominated laboratory for the evaluation of MPDTDs. Functions are in accordance with a Guide to Type Approval Procedures for Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7debcced915d74e6222eee/Mobile_preliminary_drug_testing_devices.pdf ). The functions are defined as: 1. Testing against Annex A - Preparation of Drugs & Interfering substance in Artificial Oral Fluid and performance testing of Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices 2. Testing against Annex C - Review of Software Validation documentation and targeted software testing 3. Review of test plans and reports for compliance against Annex B together with the provision of advice, evaluation, and recommendation to Home Office in relation to devices overall compliance to the guide to support Home Office decision on issuing Home Office Type Approval. Suppliers interested in participation and to find out more information on the RFI should register on the Home Office e-sourcing portal Jagger. https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once registered supplier should navigate to Project_18139, PQQ_542 which will provide access and instructions of how to participate in this activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a680e5b3-b1ec-4232-9f29-12ba3d11b6ac | | Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 16 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73430000 - Test and evaluation ## Release History - 16 Sep 2024 at 13:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a680e5b3-b1ec-4232-9f29-12ba3d11b6ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a680e5b3-b1ec-4232-9f29-12ba3d11b6ac 16th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7debcced915d74e6222eee/Mobile_preliminary_drug_testing_devices.pdf - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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