Corrective Services NSW Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices

Overview The Department of Communities and Justice (NSW), on behalf of Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW), is seeking to establish a single statewide arrangement for the supply of oral fluid drug testing devices and associated consumables to support drug testing of individuals in Correctional Centres and individuals under community supervision across New South Wales. Purpose The procurement supports CSNSW's transition to a single oral fluid testing methodology across both operational environments, replacing previous arrangements that utilised both oral fluid and urinalysis testing methodologies. Objectives Key project goals include: Ensuring continuity of drug testing capability following the expiry of current contracts on 30 September 2027 Establishing a consistent and standardised approach to drug testing across CSNSW Supporting CSNSW's ability to undertake timely and effective on-site oral fluid drug testing of individuals in Correctional Centres and under community supervision Supporting compliance monitoring, risk management, rehabilitation programs and interventions aimed at reducing drug-related offending Ensuring ongoing access to contemporary, fit-for-purpose oral fluid testing technology that meets operational and regulatory requirements Scope The devices will be used to undertake on-site screening of oral fluid specimens for the presumptive presence or absence of drugs and drug classes specified by CSNSW. The procurement includes: Supply of oral fluid drug testing devices capable of detecting the mandatory drugs and drug classes specified by CSNSW Supply of all consumables and ancillary items required to conduct oral fluid drug testing Delivery and distribution of devices and associated consumables to more than 95 CSNSW locations across NSW Product support, including technical assistance, product information and supplier account management Training and user guidance required to support implementation and ongoing use of the devices, including electronic training materials suitable for incorporation into CSNSW e-learning systems Maintenance of sufficient stock levels to meet CSNSW ordering requirements and fulfilment of orders within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of a purchase order It is anticipated that approximately 32,000 preliminary drug tests will be conducted annually across Correctional Centres and among individuals under community supervision. Contractor Requirements Suppliers will be required to demonstrate compliance with the relevant Australian/New Zealand Standard for oral fluid drug testing (AS/NZS 4760:2019) and CSNSW operational requirements Instructions to Tenderers This tender opportunity can only be accessed and responded to via the Department's end to end procurement system, Procurement Central. Any submission lodged outside of Procurement Central will not be considered by the Department. To participate in the tender opportunity, please register at https://justice.bravosolution.com/web/login.html. Organisations who have not registered on Procurement Central will not be able to access the tender information. If your organisation has already registered on Procurement Central, you are not required to register again. If you require assistance with registering on Procurement Central, you may contact Customer Support. If you are in Australia, please call: 02 8074 8627. Enquiries Primary contact: Kumi Paialii Email: Procurement@dcj.nsw.gov.au