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Framework Agreement for DNA, Drug and Alcohol Testing Services

City & County of Swansea
Published: Nov 11, 2026
Updated: Nov 12, 2026
Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the health and medical services and legal services sectors, with a focus on Pharmaceuticals and Laboratory. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the health and medical services sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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 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 where required. Sample collection. Identity verification. Chain of custody management. Laboratory analysis. Reporting of results. Expert witness support.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 107123-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About City & County of Swansea

City & County of Swansea has issued 417 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 21 currently open and 221 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and Sell2Wales. Most recent publication: November 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

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

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 107123-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by City & County of Swansea in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

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

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Key Details

Contract Type
Framework
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
107123-2026

Source

uk_fts
UK FTS - Find a Tender Service
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

City & County of Swansea
🇬🇧United Kingdom