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title: "Drug and Alcohol Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794921"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Drug and Alcohol Testing

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794921

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Testing services under the tender title "Drug and Alcohol Testing". This procurement falls within the industry category of services (CPV code: 85148000) and targets multiple regions within the UK including UKM and UKM6. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 16 May 2025 and the bid opening scheduled for the same date at 12:00 PM. The expected contract value is £192,000 with a contract period of 720 days, plus possible extensions. This open procedure requires electronic submission via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in providing compliance testing services. Ideal bidders would be those with a strong financial background, meeting the stipulated economic and insurance requirements. This includes firms with annually proven turnovers specific to the contract's business area, and substantial insurances like Employer's Liability, Public Liability, Product Liability, and Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance. The framework agreement is ideal for businesses capable of delivering high-quality technical services, as well as competitive costing in alignment with the award criteria focused 40% on quality/technical and 60% on price.

## Notice

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement 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 Framework Agreement for the Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements of the business.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528477 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | April 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,000 |
| Lots value | £192,000 |
| 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 | 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, TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528477

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528477
  Drug and Alcohol Testing - David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMLHR) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for the Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements of the business.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794921
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/122640890195F1225C5C

## Provenance

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