This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jun 2021 at 10:05

Tender

08 Apr 2021 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a qualified contractor to provide scientific testing services, specifically chemical analytical and bacteriological examination, as part of an open tender process. The contract falls under the environmental services category and is valued at £350,000. This procurement is at the award stage, having been formally signed on 14 June 2021. The work is expected to take place throughout South Lanarkshire, serving various needs including air pollution analysis, microbiological testing, and water quality assessments over an anticipated period of 4 years, with an option to extend for an additional year.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in environmental quality control services, particularly those with capabilities in chemical analysis and bacteriological testing. Companies equipped to handle diverse scientific analyses and that can demonstrate compliance with rigorous certification requirements, such as the Modern Slavery Act declaration and various insurance certifications, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Bidders should ensure they meet the evaluation criteria emphasising both technical quality and pricing to secure success in the procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Scientific Testing Services (including chemical analytical, bacteriological examination)

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of a comprehensive Chemical Analytical and Bacteriological Examination service throughout South Lanarkshire. This contract is being led by the Council's Environmental Services Section. Environmental Services carry out both proactive and reactive scientific analysis and bacteriological examination of a wide range of food, drinking water and certain environmental samples on behalf of the Council. The service covers a range of tests including Air Pollution, Microbiology, Contaminated Land, Consumer Protection, Food Chemical and Water Quality & Safety. These services are priced on a test-by-test basis

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of a comprehensive Chemical Analytical and Bacteriological Examination service throughout South Lanarkshire. This contract is being led by the Council's Environmental Services Section. Environmental Services carry out both proactive and reactive scientific analysis and bacteriological examination of a wide range of food, drinking water and certain environmental samples on behalf of the Council. The service covers a range of tests including Air Pollution, Microbiology, Contaminated Land, Consumer Protection, Food Chemical and Water Quality & Safety. These services are priced on a test-by-test basis.

Renewal: The contract is for a period of 4 years with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a3da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013301-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Edinburgh Scientific Services

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