Scope
Reference
LP/25
Description
Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide DNA, Drug & Alcohol and Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing. The tender is split into 3 lots. It shall be via the open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st April 2026 ending by 31st March 2029 with an option to extend for a period of 1 x 12 month period. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be £108,380 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.
Total value (estimated)
- £325,140 excluding VAT
- £390,168 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - DNA Sampling and Testing
Description
DNA sampling and testing. Maximum of 3 suppliers shall be awarded a ranked place on Lot 1. The call off shall work on direct award via rotation.
Lot value (estimated)
- £146,250 excluding VAT
- £175,500 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
- Possible extension to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend 1 x 12 month period at the sole discretion of the Authority. The estimated value for this lot shall therefore be £195,000 including the extension period.
Contract locations
- UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Drug and Alcohol Sampling and Testing
Description
Drug and Alcohol Sampling and Testing. Maximum of 3 suppliers shall be awarded a ranked place on Lot 2. The call off shall work on direct award via rotation.
Lot value (estimated)
- £146,250 excluding VAT
- £175,500 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
- Possible extension to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend 1 x 12 month period at the sole discretion of the Authority. The estimated value for this lot shall therefore be £195,000 including the extension period.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
Description
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT). Maximum of 3 suppliers shall be awarded a ranked place on Lot 3. The call off shall work on direct award via rotation.
Lot value (estimated)
- £32,640 excluding VAT
- £39,168 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
- Possible extension to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend 1 x 12 month period at the sole discretion of the Authority. The estimated value for this lot shall therefore be £43,520 including the extension period.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - DNA Sampling and Testing
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Drug and Alcohol Sampling and Testing
As stated within the ITT documentation via https://yortender.eu-supply.com/
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
As stated within ITT documentation via https://yortender.eu-supply.com/
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - DNA Sampling and Testing
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Drug and Alcohol Sampling and Testing
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
19 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - DNA Sampling and Testing
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price Schedule | Price | 40% |
| Relevant Experience | Quality | 15% |
| Delivery Methodology | Quality | 15% |
| Best Practice Training and Safeguarding | Quality | 15% |
| Lot 1 Specific | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Drug and Alcohol Sampling and Testing
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price Schedule | Price | 40% |
| Relevant Experience | Quality | 15% |
| Delivery Methodology | Quality | 15% |
| Best Practice Training and Safeguarding | Quality | 15% |
| Lot 2 Specific | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price Schedule | Price | 40% |
| Relevant Experience | Quality | 15% |
| Delivery Methodology | Quality | 15% |
| Best Practice Training and Safeguarding | Quality | 15% |
| Lot 3 Specific | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Hull City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNP-1874-YZZR
The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street
Hull
HU1 2AA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lucy Pattinson
Telephone: +44 1482615737
Email: Lucy.Pattinson@hullcc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.hull.gov.uk/
Region: UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government