Scope
Reference
715104450
Description
The Authority is inviting response to an ITT for the provision of Quality Assurance support to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (CDT) programme. The potential provider will be able to carry out the following responsibilities:
a. conduct 'blind performance testing' of the Authority's urinalysis contractor's laboratory by providing and inserting quality assured control
samples, to replicate the collection of a sample from an individual;
b. perform on-site inspections of the urine analysis department of the Authority's urinalysis contractor;
c. conduct an audit trail of samples pre-selected by the Authority;
d. be prepared to attend any review which may arise as a result of their work, and give independent advice and evidence as required by the
Authority;
e. notify the Authority of any additional and relevant legislation or guidelines to the programme as they occur;
f. review and validate any experimental work, research or study conducted by the Authority's urinalysis contractor or by other third parties;
g. provide advice to the Authority on the technical and managerial merits of laboratories invited to tender for the re-let of the Authority's
urinalysis contract;
h. submit an annual written report to the Authority, to include a laboratory inspection report and the scientific conduct of the programme during
the previous calendar year.
The Full SOR can be found in the ITT attachments.
Total value (estimated)
- £190,000 excluding VAT
- £228,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
3x 1Year Option years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See qualification envelope of the ITT on the DSP.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 January 2026, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
11 February 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted electronically via-
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | 60% 50% Technical 10% Social Value Please see DEFFORM 47 for further information |
Quality |
| Price | 40% Price Please see DEFFORM47 for further information. |
Price |
Weighting description
Weighted value for money is the chosen methodology with a percentage split detailed below:
60% Technical/ quality
40% Price/ Cost
Other information
Payment terms
Payment in Arrears.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Monxton Road
Andover
SP11 8HT
United Kingdom
Email: army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government