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title: "Provision of Services for Drugs & Alcohol Testing and Medication Advice Line"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d47b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# Provision of Services for Drugs & Alcohol Testing and Medication Advice Line

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d47b

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, based in London, United Kingdom, is actively seeking suppliers for its "Provision of Services for Drugs & Alcohol Testing and Medication Advice Line" contract. This procurement is categorised under health services, specifically targeting the provision of drug detection apparatus and support services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, utilising a competitive flexible procedure. Key milestones include the release of a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) on 7th January 2026, with expressions of interest due by 3rd February 2026. The enquiry period ends on 21st January 2026, and the contract award is anticipated to conclude by the end of June 2026. The delivery is expected across the UK, with a total contract value estimated at £10 million, rising to a gross value of £12 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in drug and alcohol testing and advice. The competitive flexible procedure allows for negotiation, ideal for businesses capable of meeting technical and financial capabilities as detailed in the PSQ. The opportunity is especially beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs that demonstrate strong credentials in safety, social value, and resource management. By participating, businesses can gain a foothold in providing essential health services to a central government public authority, fostering growth and enhancing their portfolio in public sector projects. The opportunity to engage in an eAuction for commercial negotiation further offers competitive businesses the chance to secure advantageous terms with Network Rail.

## Notice

The provision of Drug and Alcohol Testing services: Random Drug & Alcohol testing programme For-cause and post incident/accident D&A testing Drug & Alcohol Support programme active monitoring testing Supply of POCT kits with Medical Review Officer (MRO) service Test the Tester for Network Rail Occupational Health Service employee testers Medication advice line

### Planning Information

The purpose of this PME is to:
• Engage with the supply market and understand the level of interest in bidding for this potential future opportunity;
• Allow suppliers who are interested in any potential future tender activity relating to this requirement, to be aware of the procurement platform that will be used, and provide them with the steps to complete qualification to this platform if requested (should they not have already done so); 
• Identify suitable suppliers available in the market; 
• Identify the capacity and capabilities of the suppliers available in the market; 
• Identify any additional services, requirements or concepts that Network Rail have not considered – this information may then be considered to support Network Rail in developing/updating its specification for the tender opportunity; 
• Gain feedback on the draft specification, and other aspects of the potential strategy for this opportunity, such as suppliers preferred contract length.
Please note that any content received in response to this PME will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid or potential future tender. 
The scope of services for the opportunity will be more fully described in the associated tender documents. 
In addition, the contract and procurement process will provide for potential transfer of either the procurement process or the resulting contract itself in the event that this is required due to the establishment of GBR, rail reform or other corporate restructuring.
The Market Engagement (ME) Document can be downloaded from Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform via this link.
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
From the welcome screen, access the 'Current Opportunities' link, scroll down and select: 
Provision of Services for Drugs & Alcohol Testing and Medication Advice Line

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001259-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 19 Oct 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 08:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001259-2026
- 6 Jan 2026 at 16:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000790-2026
- 29 Oct 2025 at 11:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069309-2025
- 27 Oct 2025 at 15:52 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068670-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001259-2026
  8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000790-2026
  6th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069309-2025
  29th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068670-2025
  27th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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