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PUBLIC ANALYSTS SERVICE FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2018 at 13:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Public Analysts Service for Greater Manchester is being conducted by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, with contributions from Lancashire County Council. This tender falls under the environmental services category and is primarily aimed at supporting Local Authority Trading Standards and Environmental Health Departments. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having a contract value of £350,000 and a defined contract period from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2023. Interested organisations were required to submit their bids by 3 April 2018, with the awarded contract announced on 31 July 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental testing and analysis, particularly those offering services related to food safety, water quality, and consumer product safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with capabilities in diverse testing, including chemical analysis and pollutant screening. The collaborative nature of the contract and the requirement for compliance with industry standards make it suitable for firms with experience in public health and safety regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PUBLIC ANALYSTS SERVICE FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Notice Description

Public Analyst Services for the Greater Manchester Public Protection Partnership. The Service supports Local Authority Trading Standards and Environmental Health Departments to enforce the provisions of the Food Safety Act 1990, Agriculture Act, Consumer Protection Act 1987 and supplementary Regulations including air quality, contaminated land and water sampling.The services required include the testing and analysis of goods and samples submitted by the Partner Authorities. The type of materials to be tested will include the following non-exclusive list: Food products for composition and presence of foreign bodies/material; Animal feed samples;The safety of consumer products; The safety of drinking water; Chemical and investigative analysis of polluted water; soils, vegetation and other materials; Bulk asbestos and asbestos in air sampling; Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2 ) tubes and other gases/particulate matter; Heavy metals and other compounds in air; Low level Gamma radiation in foods and vegetation; Lead content of motor vehicle fuels; Toy safety Fire safety to BS476 Any other sample consistent with the work of the Public Analyst. The Provider is expected to supply the full range of tests required by the Partner Authorities in executing their enforcement duties as part of their official controls. Where the Provider cannot provide these directly, or it is more cost effective and efficient to subcontract, the provider is expected to enter into and manage subcontracting arrangements to ensure that all required tests can be performed in a timely manner to the required standard Analysis of formal and informal (official) samples must be under the direction of a Public Analyst to fully comply with the requirements of the Food Safety Act. The Provider will be responsible for the provision of Public Analysts who will be appointed by the Partner Authorities to perform this role on their behalf. All test performed will be under the supervision of suitably qualified staff. All laboratories used must comply with relevant legislation and industry standards Additional information: To Express an Interest, access all supporting information or ask any questions in relation to this opportunity, please register your organisation on The Chest All correspondence in relation to this opportunity is to be made via https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Please do not email/call Tameside MBC staff direct. Chest reference DN323372

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009cd2d1-8f48-48ba-b3b7-959e490cebe5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 4-5 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
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUKINFIELD
Postcode
SK16 4LA
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
Dukinfield
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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