--- title: "UoD-EFM158-TC-2026 - NTRL Sample Transport" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830915" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830915" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830915.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830915.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE" published: "2026-05-01" --- # UoD-EFM158-TC-2026 - NTRL Sample Transport Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830915 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830915) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830915.json) ## Summary The University of Dundee, a body governed by public law in the education sector, is initiating a tender process titled "UoD-EFM158-TC-2026 - NTRL Sample Transport." This procurement involves contracting services for secure and timely transportation to support the National Testing and Research Laboratory's (NTRL) functions, as part of Scotland's public health initiative against drug-related harms. The tender, based in Dundee, falls under the services category and employs an open procedure method, with an end date for submissions on 3rd June 2026 at noon. The contract is valued at £110,000 and the selected contractor will have a period of 1080 days for contract execution, starting from the awarding date of 3rd June 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in secure transport services, especially those experienced in handling sensitive materials compliant with regulations such as the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and others related to controlled drugs transportation. It provides a growth avenue for firms adept in the logistics of forensic and chemical transport services, especially within the education and public health sectors of the UK. Businesses must ensure compliance with technical and safety criteria including Home Office guidelines on transporting controlled drugs, and those with established expertise in this niche, coupled with electronic payment capabilities, are particularly well-positioned to compete in this bidding process. ## Notice As part of Scotland's national public health response to drug-related harms, the University will host the National Testing and Research Laboratory (NTRL) within the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science. The NTRL will operate as a specialist forensic chemical laboratory providing confirmatory qualitative and quantitative analysis of suspected controlled drug samples submitted through Scotland's Drug Checking Pilot. This procurement seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and authorised Contractor to provide secure, compliant, and time-sensitive transport services in support of the NTRL's operational function. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This procurement seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and authorised Contractor to provide secure, compliant, and time-sensitive transport services in support of the NTRL's operational function. The Scottish Government is undertaking a Drug Checking Pilot as part of its National Mission to reduce drug-related harms and deaths in Scotland. The pilot will introduce drug-checking services at four locations: Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh. These services will operate under appropriate legal permissions and governance arrangements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555066 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 4HN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555066 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555066 UoD-EFM158-TC-2026 - NTRL Sample Transport - As part of Scotland's national public health response to drug-related harms, the University will host the National Testing and Research Laboratory (NTRL) within the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science. The NTRL will operate as a specialist forensic chemical laboratory providing confirmatory qualitative and quantitative analysis of suspected controlled drug samples submitted through Scotland's Drug Checking Pilot. This procurement seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and authorised Contractor to provide secure, compliant, and time-sensitive transport services in support of the NTRL's operational function. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830915 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=830915 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830915 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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