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Framework Agreement for DNA, Drug and Alcohol Testing Services

City & County of Swansea

Good for small firmsFramework

23 days left

Closes UK time

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Estimated value
£700,000
Excluding VAT
Where
Wales
Buyer in Wales
Trade
Health and social care
Services provided by medical laboratories
Documents
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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. Lot 1 Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Lot 2 DNA Testing Services

Official notice
Find a Tender, notice 099183-2026
Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Buyer’s region
Wales
Where the work is
Wales
Listed on Evendraft under
Wales
Published
20 Oct 2026
Tender deadline
16 Nov 2026, 12:00 UK time
Questions by
9 Nov 2026, 12:00 UK time
Estimated value
£700,000 (excluding VAT)
Trade
Health and social care
CPV codes
  • 85145000 Services provided by medical laboratories
Procedure
Open procedureOne stage: any supplier can send a full tender.
Framework
Yes, for up to 6 suppliers
Lots
2 lots
Suitable for small businesses The buyer’s answer
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises The buyer’s answer
Yes
Good for small firms Evendraft’s filter
YesGood for small firms means the buyer marked it suitable for small businesses, the estimated value is £1m or less (or not stated), it is open to new suppliers, and it is not a framework with more than 20 places. Tenders where the buyer didn't say are left out.
Documents
On eTenderWales (Jaggaer)

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