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Procurement of Laboratory Testing Services for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 10:38

TenderUpdate

05 Feb 2025 at 16:46

TenderUpdate

28 Jan 2025 at 15:05

Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has successfully awarded a contract for laboratory testing services related to public safety and regulatory compliance for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority. The procurement pertains to the services sector, specifically under the classification of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. With contract signing occurring on 25th June 2025, the procurement process has reached the awarding stage, having concluded the tender phase earlier this year, with Hampshire County Council selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in laboratory and consultancy services, particularly those focused on environmental health, food safety, and public health safety. Such businesses can benefit from collaborating with regional authorities like East Suffolk Council and Hampshire County Council, fortifying their presence in the industry. Large-scale or established testing laboratories are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, securing long-term contracts and expanding their portfolio in public sector consulting and testing services. The contract's active status denotes the potential for continued service provision in regulatory compliance and testing, with no options for renewal stated, fostering stable business relations until the expiry in 2030.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Laboratory Testing Services for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council (ESC) is steadfastly committed to upholding the highest standards of public safety and regulatory compliance through the implementation of robust food safety and environmental health measures. To ensure adherence to relevant legislation, we necessitate a dependable testing service capable of providing a thorough and accurate analysis of various samples.As such ESC is seeking to procure comprehensive analytical testing services for a broad spectrum of products, encompassing food safety, environmental health, and public health samples. Further detail in the specification in Appendix A outlines the essential requirements and considerations for selecting an official laboratory partner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Suffolk Council (ESC) is steadfastly committed to upholding the highest standards of public safety and regulatory compliance through the implementation of robust food safety and environmental health measures. To ensure adherence to relevant legislation, we necessitate a dependable testing service capable of providing a thorough and accurate analysis of various samples.As such ESC is seeking to procure comprehensive analytical testing services for a broad spectrum of products, encompassing food safety, environmental health, and public health samples. Further detail in the specification in Appendix A outlines the essential requirements and considerations for selecting an official laboratory partner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c950
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035345-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,527,122 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
richard.hill@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01502523676

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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