---
title: "Drug and Alcohol Seizures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034755"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034755.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2022-06-16"
---

# Drug and Alcohol Seizures

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034755

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is planning a procurement titled "Drug and Alcohol Seizures," which falls under the laboratory services industry category. This procurement process involves the ongoing requirement for full forensic laboratory analysis of seized items in prisons across England and Wales. Interested suppliers should note the closing date for submitting additional information is 1st July 2022, with a future notice expected to be issued on 30th September 2022. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, following market engagement to finalise the tender specifications.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in forensic analysis and handling illicit substances. Companies equipped to provide detailed forensic investigations and adhere to strict regulatory standards in the public sector will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Ministry of Justice can pave the way for sustained business growth in an important and sensitive area of public safety.

## Notice

HMPPS have an ongoing service requirement for full forensic laboratory analysis of items seized in prisons and approved premises in England and Wales to identify illicit substances. Following on from previous market engagement questionnaires, and in order to finalise the Specification for the future Invitation to Tender, we are seeking some further additional information. This is to ensure that the specification is as clear as it can be and that we are able to ask the right questions at the invitation to tender stage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HMPPS have an ongoing service requirement for full forensic laboratory analysis of items seized in prisons and approved premises in England and Wales to identify illicit substances. Additional information: MoJ invites interested providers to complete the questionnaire linked below. The closing date is Friday 1st July 2022. N.B. You may have to copy and paste the link to a browser. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KEeHxuZx_kGp4S6MNndq2ErKnJ4TaVBLn9X2BO0ysrZURU9VTUZCS0ROSVZDNU5ERk5WM1dPOE5UQy4u

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016560-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2022 at 13:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016560-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KEeHxuZx_kGp4S6MNndq2ErKnJ4TaVBLn9X2BO0ysrZURU9VTUZCS0ROSVZDNU5ERk5WM1dPOE5UQy4u
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

## Provenance

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