---
title: "Drug and Alcohol Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641404"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2021-04-16"
---

# Drug and Alcohol Testing

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641404

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is initiating a public procurement process for a contract titled "Drug and Alcohol Testing," with a focus on services within the transport industry. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, having been signed on 14th April 2021, with the total contract value amounting to £21,300. The primary location for service delivery is the UK, specifically at their Ferry Terminal in Gourock. The procurement used the open procedure method, allowing for broader competition.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in drug and alcohol testing services, particularly those with a strong reputation in compliance and management within the transport sector. Companies offering innovative testing solutions or scalable services will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the active participation of larger firms like Alere Toxicology Plc in the previous procurement activities, other businesses with a proven track record in similar sectors could leverage this opportunity for growth.

## Notice

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a contract 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 contract for the Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements of the business.. N/A

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412275 |
| 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 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,300 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412275
- 19 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404564

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404564&idx=1
  19th January 2021 - Drug and Alcohol Testing - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404564&idx=2
  19th January 2021 - APPENDIX A FORM OF TENDER - SCHEDULE OF RATES
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404564&idx=3
  19th January 2021 - APPENDIX B AUTHORISED AMENDMENTS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404564&idx=4
  19th January 2021 - APPENDIX C DEPARTURES FROM ITT DOCUMENTS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404564&idx=5
  19th January 2021 - Appendix D - General Conditions of Purchase for Goods and Services (May 2018)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404564
  Drug and Alcohol Testing - David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a contract for the Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements of the business.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412275
  Drug and Alcohol Testing - David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a contract for the Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements of the business.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641404

## Provenance

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