Drug and Alcohol Testing

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Testing services under the tender title "Drug and Alcohol Testing". This procurement falls within the industry category of services (CPV code: 85148000) and targets multiple regions within the UK including UKM and UKM6. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 16 May 2025 and the bid opening scheduled for the same date at 12:00 PM.

The expected contract value is £192,000 with a contract period of 720 days, plus possible extensions. This open procedure requires electronic submission via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in providing compliance testing services.

Ideal bidders would be those with a strong financial background, meeting the stipulated economic and insurance requirements. This includes firms with annually proven turnovers specific to the contract's business area, and substantial insurances like Employer's Liability, Public Liability, Product Liability, and Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance. The framework agreement is ideal for businesses capable of delivering high-quality technical services, as well as competitive costing in alignment with the award criteria focused 40% on quality/technical and 60% on price.