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title: "Back To Laboratory Saliva- Based Test Kits and Screening for Controlled and Illegal Drugs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000545259"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-11-14"
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# Back To Laboratory Saliva- Based Test Kits and Screening for Controlled and Illegal Drugs

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000545259

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of "Back To Laboratory Saliva-Based Test Kits and Screening for Controlled and Illegal Drugs". This contract, categorised under services, was awarded to Alere Toxicology Plc, with a total value of £372,480. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 13th November 2018, with the delivery location being within Edinburgh. The council, a regional authority, initiated the tender relating to this requirement on 4th June 2018, with the deadline for submission on 6th July 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the testing and laboratory services industry, particularly those specialising in drug testing kits and related confirmation testing services. Companies capable of providing high-quality saliva-based testing solutions, as well as those offering urine-based test kits, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The successful implementation of this contract is expected to enhance the delivery of drug testing services for the Scottish Courts, thereby promoting collaboration in providing community benefits and contributing to the overall effectiveness of drug treatment initiatives.

## Notice

Back To Laboratory Saliva Based Test Kits and Screening for Controlled and Illegal Drugs' are required when the court has made a DTTO (Drug Testing and Treatment Order).The Council requires the supply of Back To Laboratory Saliva Based Test Kits& Screening for controlled and illegal drugs and a Confirmation Testing Service to be available as and when required. Integral to this requirement will be the ability to provide Secure Electronic Results via a web-based portal which will support the DTTOs success in delivering an effective service to the Scottish Courts

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires the supply of Back To Laboratory Saliva Based Test Kits& Screening for controlled and illegal drugs and a Confirmation Testing Service to be available as and when required. Integral to this requirement will be the ability to provide Secure Electronic Results via a web-based portal which will support the DTTOs success in delivering an effective service to the Scottish Courts

Options: In addition to back to laboratory saliva- based drug testing kits, The City of Edinburgh Council requires a small amount of urine based test kits. A specification for this additional requirement and pricing schedule has been included in the documentations. If your organisation can provide urine based test kits please complete the Pricing Schedule- Urine Testing Kits (Additional Service). This service will not be evaluated.

Renewal: Two extension periods of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337349 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2023 if all extensions for this contract are utilised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £372,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## 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

- 14 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337349
- 4 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321259

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321259&idx=5
  6th June 2018 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321259&idx=6
  6th June 2018 - Specification_ Urine Testing Kits ( Additional Service)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321259&idx=7
  6th June 2018 - Pricing Schedule-Urine Test Kits(not for evaluation)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321259&idx=1
  6th June 2018 - CT2256_ Instruction to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321259&idx=2
  6th June 2018 - CT2256_ Specification_ Back To Laboratory Saliva- Based Test Kits and Screening
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321259&idx=3
  6th June 2018 - CT2256_ Pricing Schedule (For evaluation)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321259&idx=4
  6th June 2018 - CT2256_ Tenderer's Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321259
  Back To Laboratory Saliva- Based Test Kits and Screening for Controlled and Illegal Drugs - Back To Laboratory Saliva Based Test Kits and Screening for Controlled and Illegal Drugs' are required when the court has made a DTTO (Drug Testing and Treatment Order).The Council requires the supply of Back To Laboratory Saliva Based Test Kits& Screening for controlled and illegal drugs and a Confirmation Testing Service to be available as and when required. Integral to this requirement will be the ability to provide Secure Electronic Results via a web-based portal which will support the DTTOs success in delivering an effective service to the Scottish Courts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337349
  Back To Laboratory Saliva- Based Test Kits and Screening for Controlled and Illegal Drugs - Back To Laboratory Saliva Based Test Kits and Screening for Controlled and Illegal Drugs' are required when the court has made a DTTO (Drug Testing and Treatment Order).The Council requires the supply of Back To Laboratory Saliva Based Test Kits& Screening for controlled and illegal drugs and a Confirmation Testing Service to be available as and when required. Integral to this requirement will be the ability to provide Secure Electronic Results via a web-based portal which will support the DTTOs success in delivering an effective service to the Scottish Courts

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545259

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