Provision of compulsory drug testing programme

Concepts

• andover
• urologist services
• drug detection apparatus
• compulsory drug testing programme
• drug misuse
• the armed forces compulsory drug testing programme
• the largest occupational drug-testing programme
• testing
• drug
• compulsory

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

The Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing Programme is the largest occupational drug-testing programme in Europe and was established in January 1995. It is designed to reduce the incidence of substance misuse in the Armed Forces by detection and deterrence underpinned by education and policy. Currently between100,000 – 125,000 samples are collected per annum. In addition to testing for drug misuse, there is also the requirement for the contractor to conduct screening for steroids and new psychoactive substances. The programme involves the analysis of urine samples of service personnel. Samples are collected by Armed Forces collection teams and transported to the laboratory of the Authority’s urinalysis contractor. The programme also requires research and scientific support. These areas are included in this contract, which is structured to provide maximum flexibility to cope with change during its life.

CPV Codes

• 85121292 - Urologist services
• 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
• 71900000 - Laboratory services
• 38434000 - Analysers
• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Renewals are available.

Other Information

The Statement of Requirement can be seen within the opportunity listing on the Defence Sourcing Portal: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/6139671401976418BF84 ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **