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title: "Drug and Alcohol Testing - Random and For Cause"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037d5f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
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# Drug and Alcohol Testing - Random and For Cause

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037d5f

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## Summary

Network Rail is seeking a supplier for drug and alcohol testing services, including random and for cause testing. The contract is worth £3,908,200 GBP and will cover locations in Scotland, England, and Wales. Testing will involve urine Point of Contact testing and breath analysis for alcohol. The deadline for submission of tenders is April 27, 2023, with a second-stage invitation date set for June 13, 2023. The procurement stage is active, and the method is a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender by Network Rail offers opportunities for businesses in the health services sector. Service providers capable of conducting drug and alcohol testing across various locations and working hours would be well-suited to compete. The procurement is being conducted in a selective manner, allowing for a potentially more tailored approach to selecting suppliers. Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process, based in London, United Kingdom.

## Notice

Network Rail intends to award a contract to a single supplier for the provision of drug and alcohol testing - random and for cause. The technical specification includes (but is not limited to) the following requirements: * Testing to be conducted on Network Rail work locations throughout the Scotland, England and Wales and will accommodate shift working inclusive of night working and weekends; * 'For cause' and post incident testing required to be within 2hrs of notification from Network Rail. This service shall be available 24/7/365; * Primary method of Drug testing will be Point of Contact testing (POCT) for urine, with laboratory confirmation required for non-negative samples within 3 days. Alcohol testing is carried out using breath analysis. Network Rail may consider alternative methods of testing during term of contract should there be a sound business and evidence-based reason to make any changes; * Provision of Medical Review Officer (MRO) for medical review and confirmation of positive results; * Provision of POCT Testing Kits; * Account and Contract Management; and * Management Information and Reporting

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail intends to award a contract to a single supplier for the provision of drug and alcohol testing - random and for cause. The technical specification includes (but is not limited to) the following requirements: * Testing to be conducted on Network Rail work locations throughout the Scotland, England and Wales and will accommodate shift working inclusive of night working and weekends; * 'For cause' and post incident testing required to be within 2hrs of notification from Network Rail. This service shall be available 24/7/365; * Primary method of Drug testing will be Point of Contact testing (POCT) for urine, with laboratory confirmation required for non-negative samples within 3 days. Alcohol testing is carried out using breath analysis. Network Rail may consider alternative methods of testing during term of contract should there be a sound business and evidence-based reason to make any changes; * Provision of Medical Review Officer (MRO) for medical review and confirmation of positive results; * Provision of POCT Testing Kits; * Account and Contract Management; and * Management Information and Reporting

Renewal: The contract shall be 3 years, with an option to extend for a further year (3+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010406-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,908,200 |
| Lots value | £3,908,200 |
| 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 | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2023 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010406-2023
- 28 Oct 2022 at 14:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030555-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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