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title: "01793 Addiction Testing & Related Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0296a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
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# 01793 Addiction Testing & Related Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0296a9

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## Summary

The procurement process has now reached the award stage, led by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS). This tender, titled "01793 Addiction Testing & Related Services," focuses on the supply of Drug Detection Apparatus and related services. The procurement covers custodial establishments across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with contracts awarded for two lots: Point of Contact Test Kits for Controlled and Illegal Drugs and Laboratory-Based Confirmatory Analysis Service. The contracts, amounting to £260,000 and £144,000 respectively, were signed on 19 January 2021 and 26 January 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare and forensic services sector, particularly those specialising in drug testing and analysis. Companies providing innovative solutions in drug testing technologies, laboratory services, and the management of related services would be especially well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in these contracts can enhance companies' market presence in public safety and contribute to their growth by leveraging strong relationships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS)and Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) requires a Supplier to provide drug testing kits. Lot 1 - Point of Contact Test Kits for Controlled and Illegal Drugs Lot 2 - Drugs and Laboratory-based Confirmatory Analysis Service

### Lot Information

Point of Contact Test Kits for Controlled & Illegal Drugs

SPS has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Additional information: A contract has now been awarded

Laboratory-Based Confirmatory Analysis Service

SPS has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Additional information: A contract has now been awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003905-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £404,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE (NIPS) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ALERE TOXICOLOGY; SYNLAB LABORATORY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003905-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:435828-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/northern-ireland-prison-service
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384

## Provenance

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