Wastewater Testing

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Estimated value

£8.0m

services

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0 awarded

Published

16 Apr 2026

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Description

The Ministry of Justice recognises the potential of prison wastewater testing in offering insight into the health of the prison population. This questionnaire is issued by the Ministry of Justice to gather information on market capability and appetite to deliver a trial multi-target wastewater-based surveillance programme, which would aim to explore the feasibility of monitoring drugs, pathogens, and human health biomarkers in prison wastewater samples. Responses will be used to inform the design, scope, and delivery model of any potential future programme. This is a market engagement exercise only and does not constitute a commitment to procure.

Scope

Reference: prj_16912
Total value: £8,000,000 excluding VAT
£9,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool: Standalone contract
Contract dates: 31 Mar 2028 to 31 Mar 2031
Main category: services
CPV classifications: 71620000
71900000
Particular suitability: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)