--- title: "Drug and Alcohol Seizure Analysis Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037c27" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037c27" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037c27.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037c27.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2022-10-26" --- # Drug and Alcohol Seizure Analysis Provision Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037c27 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037c27) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037c27.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice has initiated a tender process for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Seizure Analysis services for all public prisons and approved premises across England and Wales. The contract aims to standardize processes and services for testing seized items for illicit substances. Starting from April 2023, the contract will run until April 2026, with a potential renewal option for up to 2 years, creating opportunities for businesses capable of testing various materials for illicit substances. The tender submission deadline is set for 25th November 2022, and the contract falls under the Laboratory services category. This procurement opportunity by the Ministry of Justice caters to businesses with expertise in laboratory services and substance analysis. The contract involves a detailed testing process to identify illicit substances within seized items. Businesses with technical capabilities to detect substances like liquids, powders, fabrics, and paper are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement method used is an Open procedure, allowing a wide range of businesses to compete, and submissions can be made electronically or in written form. ## Notice The Authority wishes to procure a managed contract for the testing of seized items for the presence of illicit substances for all public prisons and approved premises across England and Wales. The contract will provide standardised processes and consistent service. As of April 2022, there were 108 Public Sector Prisons in England and Wales:, with a total Prison population of around 80,000. The Authority intends to deliver 18,000 additional Prison places by 2026 with the building of 6 new Prisons. The supplier must demonstrate that they can test a range of materials to identify the presence of illicit substances. The supplier should demonstrate the capacity and technical capability to detect and identify the presence of substances contained within seized items. The items supplied will vary in form but will include, but not be limited to liquids, powders, fabrics, and paper. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority wishes to procure a managed contract for the testing of seized items for the presence of illicit substances for all public prisons and approved premises across England and Wales. The contract will provide standardised processes and consistent service. As of April 2022, there were 108 Public Sector Prisons in England and Wales:, with a total Prison population of around 80,000. The Authority intends to deliver 18,000 additional Prison places by 2026 with the building of 6 new Prisons. The supplier must demonstrate that they can test a range of materials to identify the presence of illicit substances. The supplier should demonstrate the capacity and technical capability to detect and identify the presence of substances contained within seized items. The items supplied will vary in form but will include, but not be limited to liquids, powders, fabrics, and paper. Renewal: Option to renew on 1+1 basis for a maximum of 2 years (Total possible contract term = 5 years including extensions) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030119-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9AJ | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2022 at 07:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030119-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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