WCC 2026 2607 The Laboratory Analysis of Groundwater, Surface Waters and Leachate 2026-2028

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) has completed the procurement process for the laboratory analysis of groundwater, surface waters, and leachate for a 24-month period from 2026 to 2028. The focus is on environmental monitoring of closed landfill sites within Worcestershire and one in Gloucestershire. This contract, valued at £20,605.96, is classified under laboratory services and was processed through a quotation method. The West Midlands region, in the United Kingdom, is the primary location for this service. The procurement reached the award stage on 12 May 2026 with SOCOTEC UK LIMITED as the awarded supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialised laboratory services within the environmental sector. Businesses involved in chemical analysis and consultancy related to environmental remediation will find this procurement process particularly beneficial. With a focus on laboratory services, companies that can supply specialised equipment or analytical expertise in monitoring water quality standards stand to benefit substantially. The contract also allows for additional ad hoc sample analysis, offering further business growth potential for adaptable service providers.

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Notice Title

WCC 2026 2607 The Laboratory Analysis of Groundwater, Surface Waters and Leachate 2026-2028

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is responsible for the environmental monitoring of eight closed landfill sites within the county. All sites were licensed, under COPA, for the disposal of domestic and non-hazardous commercial waste arising from within the county, the last site being closed in 1993. WCC also collects a sample from a closed landfill in Gloucestershire. Over the 24-month period we are scheduled to collect 432 water/leachate samples (dependent upon the site conditions encountered). Further liquid samples may be submitted on an ad hoc basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b22d1cc9-20c8-490c-a31d-6a3d6c00fc43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3c49157-79f9-41cb-aad1-7365b47ee67f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Quotation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,605 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,605 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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