---
title: "On-Site Saliva-Based Test Kits and Laboratory Screening"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000518503"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-05-16"
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# On-Site Saliva-Based Test Kits and Laboratory Screening

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000518503

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council, located in Irvine, UK, is currently engaged in the procurement process for "On-Site Saliva-Based Test Kits and Laboratory Screening" to support their Criminal Justice Service. The procurement, identified as NAC/1089, falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure. The tender was initiated on 31 January 2018, with a bid submission deadline that closed on 6 March 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £78,102, was formally signed on 14 May 2018, highlighting the council's commitment to creating a reliable method for drug testing and minimising corporate risk related to substance misuse.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drug testing, medical supplies, and laboratory services, particularly those that can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering comparable services. Companies with the necessary certifications and insurance, as well as those capable of providing technological support and quality control measures for drug testing products, would be well-positioned to compete successfully. With community benefits also being a key focus for this procurement, businesses committed to delivering social value alongside their services may find themselves particularly attractive to the North Ayrshire Council.

## Notice

To enable North Ayrshire Criminal Justice Service to ensure a consistent approach to drug testing in order to minimise corporate risk in terms of drug abuse management and community protection. To establish an evidentially reliable process of drug testing whilst providing relevant and accurate information in regard to client substance misuse.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To enable North Ayrshire Criminal Justice Service to ensure a consistent approach to drug testing in order to minimise corporate risk in terms of drug abuse management and community protection. To establish an evidentially reliable process of drug testing whilst providing relevant and accurate information in regard to client substance misuse.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319265 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,102 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALERE TOXICOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319265
- 31 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308334

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308334
  On-Site Saliva-Based Test Kits and Laboratory Screening - To enable North Ayrshire Criminal Justice Service to ensure a consistent approach to drug testing in order to minimise corporate risk in terms of drug abuse management and community protection. To establish an evidentially reliable process of drug testing whilst providing relevant and accurate information in regard to client substance misuse.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319265
  On-Site Saliva-Based Test Kits and Laboratory Screening - To enable North Ayrshire Criminal Justice Service to ensure a consistent approach to drug testing in order to minimise corporate risk in terms of drug abuse management and community protection. To establish an evidentially reliable process of drug testing whilst providing relevant and accurate information in regard to client substance misuse.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000518503
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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