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title: "Framework Agreement for DNA, Drug and Alcohol Testing Services"
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# Framework Agreement for DNA, Drug and Alcohol Testing Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contract-for-the-provision-of-drug-alcohol-and-dna-testing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06ee82). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** City & County of Swansea: "Framework Agreement for DNA, Drug and Alcohol Testing Services". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £700,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 16 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 27 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [City & County of Swansea](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/city-county-of-swansea-GB-PPON-PYYD-8699-BJGD)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £700,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 16 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Services provided by medical laboratories
- **Delivery Location:** UKL18
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contract-for-the-provision-of-drug-alcohol-and-dna-testing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06ee82#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06ee82`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contract-for-the-provision-of-drug-alcohol-and-dna-testing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06ee82#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com%2Fhome.html)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contract-for-the-provision-of-drug-alcohol-and-dna-testing-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06ee82#participate

## Description
Swansea Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of accredited testing services to support safeguarding, social care, legal proceedings and associated statutory functions.
The Framework will comprise two Lots:
Lot 1	Drug and Alcohol Testing Services
Lot 2	DNA Testing Services

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Drug and Alcohol Testing Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85145000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £350,000
- **Description:** The Framework Providers will deliver drug and alcohol testing services, including:
- Sample collection.
- Chain of custody management.
- Laboratory analysis.
- Interpretation of results.
- Preparation of professional reports.
- Expert witness support...
- **Contract Period:** 11/01/2027 to 10/01/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: DNA Testing Services
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85145000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £350,000
- **Description:** Sample collection.
Identity verification.
Chain of custody management.
Laboratory analysis.
Reporting of results.
Expert witness support.
- **Contract Period:** 11/01/2027 to 10/01/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F099183-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-20T15:43:21.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T02:39:52.237Z
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