Tenders/Alcohol and Other Drug Testing (AODT) In the Community

Alcohol and Other Drug Testing (AODT) In the Community

Department of Corrections

Published: Sep 17, 2026

Updated: Sep 21, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Pharmaceuticals. Located in New Zealand, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through GETS - New Zealand Government, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections (Corrections) is seeking responses to a RFP for Alcohol and Other Drug Testing Services in the community to the AS/NZS standard. This service is for people under Corrections management, not staff and must be delivered nationwide. Providers who wish to attend the Provider Briefing session on Thursday 24 September at 1pm on Microsoft Teams should register via email totenders@corrections.govt.nz.This is a national contract that will run for a term of three years with a right of renewal of two years (3 + 2). We are not releasing the draft contract straight away but note that this will be uploaded in due course. The contract will be based on a GMC Services but will have some Departures, including the need to make changes to fulfil our obligations under the Privacy Act. The insurance and liability caps are as follows:InsuranceThe Supplier must have the following minimum levels of insurance, taken out with a reputable insurer (being an insurer who, from the Start Date to the End Date, maintains a rating of A+ or more as determined by Standard and Poor’s):1. Public liability insurance of $1,000,000 for any one event.2. Professional indemnity insurance of $1,000,000 for any one claim and $8,000,000 in the aggregate for all claims in the insurance policy period.3. Statutory liability insurance of $ 1,000,000 for any one claim and in the aggregate for all claims.4. Third party motor vehicle insurance of $ 10,000,000 for any one accident.LiabilityLimited Liability: Each Party’s liability to the other Party (whether in contract, tort including negligence, or otherwise) under or in connection with this Contract:a. will not exceed:i. for the Buyer – $100,000, andii. for the Supplier – $1,000,000 in the annual aggregateYou will find the following documents attached:a. The RFP Response Formb. Schedule 2 of the The Proposed Contract - the rest of the draft contract will be uploaded in due course.c. The RFP Terms and Conditionsd. Hokai Rangi – The Buyer’s Strategye. The Chief Executive’s Rules for Testing

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GETS - New Zealand Government and was originally published on September 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Corrections

Department of Corrections has issued 199 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 20 currently open and 19 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Security, Defense & Justice. Tenders span 3 countries including Australia, United States, and New Zealand. Notices are distributed via OregonBuys, Virginia eVA, and GETS - New Zealand Government. Most recent publication: September 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Corrections in New Zealand. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in New Zealand. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit GETS - New Zealand Government to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.