Bristol City Council · Awarded contract
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Direct Award for Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing to Lextox by Bristol City Council

Awarded 17 May 2026

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Awarded17 May 2026
Value£80,000.00
SupplierLextox
RegionSouth West
CategoryHealth & Medical
Expires in 7mo1y 1mo term, 45% elapsed
Awarded 17 May 2026Expires 8 June 2027

Bristol City Council awarded a contract to Lextox for drugs of abuse and point of care testing under the Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing framework SBS10241.

The contract was a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, with a value of 80,000 GBP.

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