Request For Information (RFI) - Test facility for Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices

Published date: 16 September 2024

Contract summary

Industry

Test and evaluation - 73430000

Location of contract

SW1P 4DF

Procurement reference

tender_464714/1404520

Published date

16 September 2024

Closing date

11 October 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

Through this Request for Information (RFI) the Home Office is looking to understand the market by gauging interest from third parties independent from manufacturers/suppliers of Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices (MPDTDs) that are currently capable or could be capable to carry out any of the functions as the Home Office nominated laboratory for the evaluation of MPDTDs. Functions are in accordance with a Guide to Type Approval Procedures for Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7debcced915d74e6222eee/Mobile_preliminary_drug_testing_devices.pdf ). The functions are defined as:
1. Testing against Annex A - Preparation of Drugs & Interfering substance in Artificial Oral Fluid and performance testing of Mobile Preliminary Drug Testing Devices

2. Testing against Annex C - Review of Software Validation documentation and targeted software testing
3. Review of test plans and reports for compliance against Annex B together with the provision of advice, evaluation, and recommendation to Home Office in relation to devices overall compliance to the guide to support Home Office decision on issuing Home Office Type Approval.

Suppliers interested in participation and to find out more information on the RFI should register on the Home Office e-sourcing portal Jagger. https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Once registered supplier should navigate to Project_18139, PQQ_542 which will provide access and instructions of how to participate in this activity.

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Home Office

Address

2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
England

Email

collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk

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