AwardedAwarded 10 April 2026
Provision of Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence awarded healthcare and architecture and engineering work to DNA Workplace Ltd on 10 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £15,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing Programme is the largest occupational drug-testing programme in Europe and was established in January 1995. It is designed to reduce the incidence of substance misuse in the Armed Forces by detection and deterrence underpinned by education and policy. Currently between 100,000 - 125,000 samples are collected per annum. In addition to testing for drug misuse, there is also the requirement for the contractor to conduct screening for steroids and new psychoactive substances.
The programme involves the analysis of urine samples of service personnel. Samples are collected by Armed Forces collection teams and transported to the laboratory of the Authority's urinalysis contractor.
The programme also requires research and scientific support. These areas are included in this contract, which is structured to provide maximum flexibility to cope with change during its life.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| DNA Workplace Ltd 4 bids received | £15,000,000 | 10 April 2026 to 9 April 2031 |
| DNA Workplace Ltd 4 bids received | £15,000,000 | Awarded 5 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 063967-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 019793-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 019836-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 024755-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 038662-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 038713-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 063967-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 October 2025, last updated 28 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.