Tender

Tender for Laboratory analysis of samples taken from Private Water Supplies in Herefordshire

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2025 at 11:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has initiated an open tender for the provision of routine accredited laboratory analysis of samples taken from Private Water Supplies in Herefordshire, under the statutory duties of the Private Water Supplies Regulations 2016 and the Water Industry Act. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline of 25th April 2025 at 10:30 am. The specific services required include laboratory analysis and a courier service from Hereford to the laboratory. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, with the contract period spanning from 22nd May 2025 to 21st May 2028, and up to two potential one-year extensions. The tender falls under the services category, specifically "Laboratory services" (CPV: 71900000), and is managed as a below-threshold open competition.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services to secure a significant contract with Herefordshire Council. Companies with expertise in water quality analysis, possessing the necessary accreditations and capabilities to manage logistics in Hereford, would be well-suited to compete. The weighting criteria for the award consider cost (38%), quality (50%), and social value (12%), encouraging submissions from organisations that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and socially responsible services. Interested businesses should register their interest and access the tender documents via the provided electronic portal by the stated deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Laboratory analysis of samples taken from Private Water Supplies in Herefordshire

Notice Description

Tender for providing routine accredited laboratory analysis of samples taken from Private Water Supplies in Herefordshire Council in accordance with statutory duties under the Private Wate Supplies Regulations 2016 and the Water Industry Act. This tender does not include the taking of samples from the sample points, but does include the courier service from Hereford to the laboratory.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013065-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 21 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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