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title: "Provision of Drug Testing"
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buyer: "POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
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# Provision of Drug Testing

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4b0b4fb-5833-4c9c-b3d8-66c88045ce91

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of drug testing services, targeted for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This tender is classified under the drug detection apparatus and laboratory services industry categories and is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was confirmed on 19th February 2026, and the awarded contract spans from 23rd February 2026 to 22nd February 2029, with a total value of £15,000. Abbott Toxicology Ltd, identified as an SME, has been selected as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in drug detection and laboratory services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage, given the facilitated procurement method as part of a framework agreement. The requirement for drug testing services within the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service presents a niche market, advantageous for businesses that possess the necessary expertise and capability to deliver quality services efficiently. For companies looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector, participation in such contracts provides an excellent platform for building robust business relationships with governmental entities.

## Notice

Provision of Drug Testing for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36384a6-fce8-4c86-a009-71037022a6db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | East Hunsbury and Shelfleys |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY |

## 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

- 17 Mar 2026 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36384a6-fce8-4c86-a009-71037022a6db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36384a6-fce8-4c86-a009-71037022a6db
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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