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Provision of Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing

Ministry of Defence · Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 14:26.

Opportunity overview

The Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing Programme is the largest occupational drug-testing programme in Europe and was established in January 1995. It is designed to reduce the incidence of substance misuse in the Armed Forces by detection and deterrence underpinned by education and policy. Currently between 100,000 - 125,000 samples are collected per annum. In addition to testing for drug misuse, there is also the requirement for the contractor to conduct screening for steroids and new psychoactive substances. The programme involves the analysis of urine samples of service personnel. Samples are collected by Armed Forces collection teams and transported to the laboratory of the Authority's urinalysis contractor. The programme also requires research and scientific support. These areas are included in this contract, which is structured to provide maximum flexibility to cope with change during its life.

Awarded to

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DNA Workplace Ltd

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Contract value
£15m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
9 Apr 2026
Including VAT
£18m
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PMZQ-2349-ZMHT
Location
Frome, UKK23, BA11 4FN, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
714890452
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Ministry of Defence
Id
GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Address

Street Address
Monxton Road
Locality
Andover
Postal Code
SP11 8HT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ36

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 2
Name
DNA Workplace Ltd
Id
GB-PPON-PMZQ-2349-ZMHT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PMZQ-2349-ZMHT

Address

Street Address
Frome Business Park
Locality
Frome
Postal Code
BA11 4FN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK23

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
2
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71900000
Description
Laboratory services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85121292
Description
Urologist services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PMZQ-2349-ZMHT
Name
DNA Workplace Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
2
Award ID
2
Title
Provision of the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing Programme
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Date Signed
10 Apr 2026, 00:00

Period

Starts
10 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
9 Apr 2031, 23:59

Value

Including VAT
18,000,000
Amount
15,000,000
Currency
GBP

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
KPI-1
Description
Service Availability – Core Hours between 08:30- 17:00hrs Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:30hrs on Friday excluding Bank Holidays, Privilege days and stand down periods, All output (hours) provided by the Service Provider in support of the requirement. Deliver the service during the stated hours and provide an accurate response to questions relating to the deliverables, during operating hours/agreed time frames. Services requested outside these hours will be arranged by the Authority and agreed by the Service Provider 48hrs in advance.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
KPI-2
Description
Timely & accurate Test results – The ability to deliver accurate test results in support of the Armed Forces Substance Misuse policy and procedures. Test results are delivered within an agreed timeframe within the SOR and contain accurate details on what substance was used and quantity. (Within 5 working days of receipt of the sample at the Service Provider’s premises)

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
KPI-3
Description
Logistical support– The supply of specimen collection kits, supporting paperwork which includes consignment forms and drug testing forms. Detailed within the Statement of Requirement. The delivery of specimen collection kits and supporting documentation in advance of UK and overseas testing taking place. The kits and supporting documentation should be delivered 4 weeks in advance.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
amendment to title of notice
Id
038713-2026

Documents

Entry 1
Id
038713-2026
Document Type
contractNotice
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Published
28 Apr 2026, 15:15
Format
text/html

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Andover · UKJ36 · SP11 8HT · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

5 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

5 VERSIONS
  1. 019793-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 019836-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 024755-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 038662-2026Contract details notice on Find a Tender ·
  5. 038713-2026Contract details notice on Find a Tender ·