---
title: "Provision of Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0341c1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED"
published: "2022-05-30"
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# Provision of Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Testing Services

Buyer: FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0341c1

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## Summary

FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED is seeking bids for the provision of Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Testing Services, as detailed in their current tender titled "Provision of Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Testing Services." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory services within the broader services sector, with a total estimated value of £406,000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 1st July 2022 and a contract duration of approximately three years. Services are required for Train Operating Companies in the UK, particularly Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway (SWR).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drug and alcohol testing services, particularly those with experience in railway or transportation sectors. Enterprises capable of conducting pre-employment screenings, random testing, and related training are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses can leverage their expertise to provide comprehensive testing solutions, potentially expanding their market share within the public transport industry.

## Notice

Provision of Drug and Alcohol (D&A) testing services to GWR and SWR Train Operating Companies in the UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of the below Drug and Alcohol (D&A) testing services to GWR and SWR Train Operating Companies in the UK: * Pre-employment D&A Screening * Random D&A testing * For Cause testing * Alcometers * Training for SWR / GWR OH Teams

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015131-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £406,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED; FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1AF |
| 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 | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 17:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015131-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/iTglL
- https://www.firstgroupplc.com/
- https://www.gwr.com/
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/

## Provenance

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