--- title: "Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0446a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0446a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0446a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0446a6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2024-10-02" --- # Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0446a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0446a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0446a6.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport, located in Swansea, United Kingdom, has initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse" under the open procedure. This tender, identified as PS/23/163, falls within the laboratory services category (CPV: 71900000) and aims to support the Drivers Medical Group (DMG) by providing accurate and confidential urine drug testing and confirmation services. The procurement documents will be available from 7th October 2024, with the tender period concluding on 13th December 2024. The contract is expected to start on 5th January 2026 and end on 4th January 2028, with possibilities for extension for up to 24 additional months. The initial procurement stage involves a virtual Supplier Day scheduled for the 24th and 25th April 2024 via MS Teams. This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory and medical testing services. Companies with robust capabilities in conducting secure and precise drug testing and trend analysis across Great Britain are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract’s potential extensions and national coverage present growth prospects and the chance to establish a long-term relationship with a national agency. Furthermore, businesses experienced in managing logistics for sample transportation from various locations to a central facility will find this contract particularly favourable. By participating in this competitive and open procurement process, businesses can enhance their market presence and expand their portfolios within a highly regulated and vital public service sector. ## Notice DVLA requires a contract for the provision of Laboratory Services which will deliver urine drug testing and confirmation services accurately and confidentially to support the decision-making process within Drivers Medical Group (DMG). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority requires a contract which will deliver urine drug testing and confirmation services to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of accurately and confidentially carrying out both testing and confirmation services which will provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. The Contractor/ Supplier will be required to transport samples from Franchise Doctors across Great Britain to the Contractor's/Supplier's nominated laboratory/laboratories for analysis. Monitoring, collating and feeding back trend analysis data would be advantageous, in particular on drugs below cut offs, which when combined, could result in impairment. Additional information: The procurement documents are available from 07/10/24 for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Options: Contract duration 24 months with additional 2 x12-month options to extend Renewal: Contract duration 24 months with additional 2 x12-month options to extend ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031540-2024 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £2,400,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA6 7JL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031540-2024 - 14 Mar 2024 at 15:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008242-2024 - 8 Mar 2024 at 10:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007451-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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