Contract awardedDrug and alcohol testing

Provision of Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing UK4

Laboratory analysis of 100,000 to 125,000 urine samples per annum for the Armed Forces, including screening for steroids and new psychoactive substances. The contract requires ongoing research and scientific support to maintain the programme's detection and deterrence objectives, with the flexibility to adapt to changing requirements over the five-year term.

Awarded value
£15m
As published
Published
19 May 2025
Awarded
10 April 2026
DNA Workplace Ltd
Contract length
60 months
Ends 9 April 2031

What the contract covers

Whole-contract service procurement

Provision of laboratory analysis, scientific support, and drug testing services for large-scale occupational health and substance misuse programmes.

  • Analysis of urine samples collected from Armed Forces service personnel.
  • Screening for drug misuse, steroids and new psychoactive substances.
  • Research and scientific support for the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing Programme.

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Whole-contract service procurement
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
60 months
Contract dates
10 April 2026 to 9 April 2031
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
71900000, 85121292, 38544000, 38434000

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  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Ministry of Defence

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DNA Workplace Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/321916/provision-of-armed-forces-compulsory-drug-testing-uk4
Buyer reference
714890452
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051776
Last checked
5 November 2026

Ministry of Defence. Provision of Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing UK4. Contract award, 19 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/321916/provision-of-armed-forces-compulsory-drug-testing-uk4 (accessed 5 November 2026).