Substance & Alcohol testing

Sellafield Limited, a public authority classified as a sub-central government entity, sought to procure services for "Substance & Alcohol testing". The procurement process was aimed at collecting samples from offices located in Cumbria and Warrington, United Kingdom, within the UKD region. The tender was initially active but has been cancelled due to a technical duplication error, as noted in the cancellation notice issued on 31st July 2025.

The tender, under the procurement stage previously labelled as active, was open for electronic submissions until 24th July 2025, with an estimated contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027. The process followed an open competition method, although it was below the threshold typically necessitating a formal process. This tender presented opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as SMEs and registered on LINC with Sellafield, to expand their services into specialist medical testing.

Being able to provide medical specialist services, particularly in substance and alcohol testing, would benefit companies looking to leverage the experience of conducting scope-related works as outlined in the tender's technical documents. With a contract value pegged at £177,000, businesses meeting the award criteria, which favoured entities with relevant experience, could have effectively used this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and foster growth. Despite its cancellation, opportunities similar to this may arise again, making it crucial for interested businesses to stay registered with local procurement platforms like LINC with Sellafield.