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Water Sample Analysis 2025 - AWARD

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council awarded a contract for "Water Sample Analysis 2025," focusing on services related to water pollution, water-treatment work, and laboratory services. The procurement process adhered to an open procedure, with Norfolk County Council serving as the buyer. This contract involves testing the water quality of groundwaters, surface waters, and landfill leachates around landfill sites in Norfolk. The tender period concluded on 29th September 2025, and the awarded contract commences on 1st December 2025, lasting until 30th November 2030. The procurement category is classified under services, and the requirements are detailed in accordance with the CPV scheme: 90733000. The award stage was completed, and the procurement process required potential bidders to be registered on Find a Tender prior to bidding, as mandated by the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses focusing on environmental science and laboratory services due to its scope in testing water quality and pollution. Ideal candidates to compete for such contracts include companies with expertise in water pollution, water-treatment, and laboratory analysis. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) suitability conditions are not specified, seasoned businesses with relevant credentials in laboratory services and environmental testing stand to benefit from the extended contract period and geographical reach, covering regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. Engaging in such projects can bolster a company's portfolio in sustainable practices and environmental impact studies. Envirolab, having been selected as the supplier, illustrates the competitive advantage gained from specialised expertise in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Sample Analysis 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is required to test the water quality of groundwaters, surface waters and landfill leachates in and around landfill sites for which it is responsible. The sampling is carried out by Norfolk County Council officers in accordance with a predetermined schedule. The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide the testing services. The Procurement Act 2023 requires bidders to be registered on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform) before they are able to bid for contracts. Should you wish to bid for this contract it is essential that you do this. Instructions on what needs to be done can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxsbVW4q-k0

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3eb8c0-44b1-4df2-aecc-7fb3073ee4fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

71900000 - Laboratory services

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVIROLAB

Further Information

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