Scope
Reference
prj_14629
Description
This requirement is for forensic analysis for the presence of drugs, on items seized from
HMPPS settings (including prisons and approved premises). At the time of publishing this
Notice, it is anticipated the service requirement would be for approximately 108 Public
Prisons and 105 Approved Premises across England & Wales, with a estimation of
approximately 7500 total item submissions per annum. This is a guide only and is subject to
change.
Subject to final specification design, it is envisaged that the contract would provide
laboratory-based analysis of seized substances (liquid or solid) to identify the presence of:
- Controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
- Substances under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016
- Prescription and pharmacy medicines
The intention is that the provider will hold a library of drugs that they can detect, including
the drugs outlined in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the Psychoactive Substances Act
2016 as well as other substances. Where the provider has a certified standard in their drugs
library, the identity of the substance can be confirmed and where possible advise on the
nature of any other substance that could be identified through analysis.
The identification of substances will assist in tackling the conveyance and abuse of drugs
inside prisons and approved premises and provide an evidential basis for adjudication
proceedings.
Total value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 September 2025
Procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Ministry of Justice
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNN-2773-HVYN
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
Email: MoJProcurement.Off@justice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government