---
title: "Provision of Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bce9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# Provision of Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing Services Framework

Buyer: NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bce9

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## Summary

Newport City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the upcoming framework titled "Provision of Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing Services Framework." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically for laboratory services, and is situated in the regions of UKL2 and UKL1 in the United Kingdom. A pre-market engagement meeting is scheduled for suppliers on 1 July 2026 at the Civic Centre in Newport, with interested parties requested to express attendance interest by 29 June 2026. The new framework is set to start on 1 October 2026, with a framework duration until 2030, extendable up to 2032. The total contract value is £13,680,000 GBP gross, and the procurement adheres to the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023.

This procurement framework offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, aiming to expand in the field of laboratory services. Accredited suppliers who meet ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and UK Ministry of Justice approval for Lot 2 will find themselves well-suited to compete for this framework. Participation could offer both a secure revenue stream and the opportunity for establishment and growth within the public sector, providing essential drug, alcohol, and DNA testing services across Welsh local authorities. This process supports innovation and development in testing services, offering substantial growth prospects for businesses with expertise in these domains.

## Notice

The Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Services framework established by Newport City Council in 2020 for use by Welsh local authorities is due to expire 30 September 2026. The new framework which will commence on the 1 October 2026 will be comprised of 2 lots: Lot 1 - Drug & Alcohol Testing Services, Lot 2 - DNA Testing Services. Suppliers appointed to the framework have to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and for Lot 2 must be UK Ministry of Justice approved. The framework will be procured in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023.

### Planning Information

This pre-market engagement notice is to establish the suppliers in the market who would be interested in providing the services . The Council will also take the opportunity to discuss and improve the current specification. Suppliers are invited to attend individual pre-market engagement meetings on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at the Civic Centre, Newport, NP20 4UR. Suppliers who wish to attend are requested to email joanneclaire.james@newport.gov.uk. Times to attend will be issued no later than Monday 29 June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059775-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 4UR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Allt-yr-yn |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL2 East Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 10:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059775-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059775-2026
  25th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newport.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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