---
title: "Drug and Alcohol Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05039d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Drug and Alcohol Testing

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05039d

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Testing services, classified under "Medical analysis services" (CPV code: 85148000), with an estimated contract value of GBP 192,000. The procurement is facilitated via an open procedure through the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal, with submissions accepted electronically. Located in the UK, specifically within the UKM region, this tender falls under the services category. Potential suppliers must submit their bids by 16th May 2025, with the contract period commencing shortly after and lasting for 720 days, with two potential 12-month extensions available.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical analysis services and drug detection apparatus to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term collaboration with a key public organisation. Suitable candidates include those with a proven financial track record, comprehensive insurance coverage, and the capacity to meet stringent technical and quality requirements valued at 40% for quality and 60% for price. The procurement is particularly relevant for firms with experience in providing reliable and high-standard analysis services, aiming to contribute to public health and safety initiatives spearheaded by CalMac Ferries Limited.

## Notice

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for the Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements of the business.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for the Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements of the business.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015397-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | April 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,000 |
| Lots value | £192,000 |
| 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 | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED |
| Locality | GOUROCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA19 1QP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 07:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015397-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794921
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/122640890195F1225C5C

## Provenance

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