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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement

The contract involves blind performance testing of urinalysis laboratory services, including the insertion of quality control samples and on-site inspections. The provider must conduct audit trails, validate experimental research, and provide technical advice on laboratory procurement. An annual report detailing laboratory performance and scientific conduct is required to ensure the integrity of the drug testing programme.

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Awarded value
£158k
As published
Published
18 June 2025
Awarded
31 March 2026
King's College London
Contract length
24 months
Ends 14 June 2028

What the contract covers

Services

Provision of independent quality assurance, laboratory auditing, and scientific advisory services for large-scale drug testing and forensic programmes.

  • Conduct blind performance testing of the Authority’s urinalysis contractor’s laboratory by providing and inserting quality assured control samples to replicate collection of a sample from an individual
  • Perform on-site inspections of the urine analysis department of the Authority’s urinalysis contractor
  • Conduct an audit trail of samples pre-selected by the Authority
  • Attend reviews arising from the work and provide independent advice and evidence as required by the Authority
  • Notify the Authority of additional and relevant legislation or guidelines as they occur
  • Review and validate experimental work, research or study conducted by the Authority’s urinalysis contractor or other third parties
  • Advise on the technical and managerial merits of laboratories invited to tender for the re-let of the Authority’s urinalysis contract
  • Submit an annual written report including a laboratory inspection report and the scientific conduct of the programme during the previous calendar year

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
24 months
Extensions
12 months + 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run
60 months
Contract dates
15 June 2026 to 14 June 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
38544000, 71900000, 85121292, 85148000

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Ministry of Defence

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King's College London

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/323397/uk2-preliminary-market-engagement
Buyer reference
715104450
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ef7
Last checked
5 November 2026

Ministry of Defence. UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement. Contract award, 18 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/323397/uk2-preliminary-market-engagement (accessed 5 November 2026).