---
title: "In-Vitro Testing of New Psychoactive Substances (IVT-NPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bdd8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2024-11-22"
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# In-Vitro Testing of New Psychoactive Substances (IVT-NPS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bdd8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a tender titled "In-Vitro Testing of New Psychoactive Substances (IVT-NPS)" under the industry category of research laboratory services. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, seeks to secure services for pharmacological testing on immobilised cloned human cells against suspected psychoactive substances to support the implementation of the Psychoactive Substances Act (2016). The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2031. Suppliers are invited to express interest and submit their tenders, with the document availability period ending on 21st December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services and evaluation tests. Companies specialising in laboratory testing of substances, particularly those with experience in pharmacology and psychoactive substance testing, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement method is selective, with a restricted process, and suppliers must register on the eSourcing portal to participate. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and leverage the prestigious association with the MOD to support future growth and credibility in the market.

## Notice

Dstl have a requirement to procure a service for in-vitro testing of potentially psychoactive substances to support the implementation of the Psychoactive Substances Act (2016) hereafter referred to as the PSA. The testing involves pharmacological testing on immobilised cloned human cells against suspected psychoactive substances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037747-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 05:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037747-2024

## Provenance

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