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Provision of DNA, Drug & Alcohol and Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Hull City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Hull City Council

Buyer Address: The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, UKE11, HU1 2AA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Lucy Pattinson

Contact Email: Lucy.Pattinson@hullcc.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1482615737

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
325140.0 GBP
Gross: 390168 GBP
Published
19 Nov 2025, 14:10
Deadline
19 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide DNA, Drug & Alcohol and Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing. The tender is split into 3 lots. It shall be via the open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st April 2026 ending by 31st March 2029 with an option to extend for a period of 1 x 12 month period. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be £108,380 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075262-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - DNA Sampling and Testing

Lot Description: DNA sampling and testing. Maximum of 3 suppliers shall be awarded a ranked place on Lot 1. The call off shall work on direct award via rotation.

Lot LOT-0001 Status: active

Lot LOT-0001 Value: GBP 146,250

Lot LOT-0001 Value (Gross): GBP 175,500

Lot LOT-0001 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0001 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0001 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Relevant Experience (15%)

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery Methodology (15%)

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Best Practice Training and Safeguarding (15%)

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Lot 1 Specific (10%)

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (5%)

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (price): Price Schedule (40%)

Lot Title: Lot 2 - Drug and Alcohol Sampling and Testing

Lot Description: Drug and Alcohol Sampling and Testing. Maximum of 3 suppliers shall be awarded a ranked place on Lot 2. The call off shall work on direct award via rotation.

Lot LOT-0002 Status: active

Lot LOT-0002 Value: GBP 146,250

Lot LOT-0002 Value (Gross): GBP 175,500

Lot LOT-0002 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0002 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0002 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Relevant Experience (15%)

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery Methodology (15%)

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Best Practice Training and Safeguarding (15%)

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Lot 2 Specific (10%)

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (5%)

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (price): Price Schedule (40%)

Lot Title: Lot 3 - Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Lot Description: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT). Maximum of 3 suppliers shall be awarded a ranked place on Lot 3. The call off shall work on direct award via rotation.

Lot LOT-0003 Status: active

Lot LOT-0003 Value: GBP 32,640

Lot LOT-0003 Value (Gross): GBP 39,168

Lot LOT-0003 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0003 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0003 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Relevant Experience (15%)

Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery Methodology (15%)

Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Best Practice Training and Safeguarding (15%)

Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Lot 3 Specific (10%)

Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (5%)

Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (price): Price Schedule (40%)

Documents

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