Abbott Toxicology Wins £10.3 Million Network Rail Drug & Alcohol Testing Contract

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED has awarded Abbott Toxicology Ltd a contract for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services and a medication advice line to support its occupational health and safety requirements across the UK.

The contract has a value of £10.3 million including VAT (£8.6 million excluding VAT) and is expected to run from 20 October 2026 until 19 October 2036.

The scope of the contract includes a random drug and alcohol testing programme, for-cause and post incident/accident testing, active monitoring testing as part of a drug and alcohol support programme, the supply of point-of-care testing (POCT) kits with a Medical Review Officer (MRO) service, Test the Tester services for Network Rail Occupational Health Service employee testers, and a medication advice line.

The contract was awarded following a competitive flexible procedure under the Light Touch Regime. Three tenders were received and assessed, with Abbott Toxicology Ltd selected as the successful supplier.

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