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Open tender · Notice 099183-2026

Framework Agreement for DNA, Drug and Alcohol Testing Services

City & County of Swansea

Value
£700k
Closes
16 Nov 2026 (8 days)
Where
Wales
Lots
2
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
11 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2032

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

City & County of Swansea wants to set up a framework (a list of approved suppliers it can call on) for accredited drug, alcohol and DNA testing to support safeguarding, social care, legal proceedings and related statutory work, in Wales. A place on the framework is the entry ticket to possible future work, not guaranteed work; the estimated value is £700,000 and the contract period runs from 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2032.

Good fit for: Accredited medical or forensic testing laboratories offering drug and alcohol testing, DNA testing, or both.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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

Getting the documents

etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 20 Oct 2026.

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