Supply of Alcohol Testing Equipment and Consumables to HM Prison and Probation Service
Ministry of Justice. · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Alcohol Testing Equipment and Consumables to HM Prison and Probation Service
Awarded 01 Jan 2018
Awarded01 Jan 2018
Value£100,000.00
SupplierMedacx Ltd
AgencyMinistry of Justice.
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 3y 10mo ago5y term
Awarded 1 Jan 2018Expired 31 Dec 2022
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The Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Medacx Ltd for the provision of equipment and consumables used to identify alcohol consumption within Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service.
The contract, valued at AUD 100,000, supports testing capabilities for detecting alcohol use in prison and probation settings.
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