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Tender for the provision of Laboratory analysis of water samples taken from two closed landfill sites in Herefordshire

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 May 2025 at 10:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "Tender for the provision of Laboratory analysis of water samples taken from two closed landfill sites in Herefordshire." This procurement, located in the UK (region UKG11), falls under the laboratory services industry category and involved analysing water samples from landfill sites in Stretton Sugwas and Strangford. The contract, awarded on 1st May 2025 and active as of the 21st May 2025, has a gross value of £29,481.84. The procurement method used was limited competition, specifically designed for below-threshold considerations. The contract is set to run until 21st April 2026, with potential extensions up to April 2028, highlighting its long-term implications for involved parties.

The award of this contract to SOCOTEC UK LIMITED presents significant opportunities for related businesses, particularly those in the environmental and laboratory analysis sectors, to grow. Companies offering ancillary services like courier and logistical support between Herefordshire and laboratory facilities could also find valuable collaboration opportunities. Moreover, businesses experienced in dealing with government contracts and environmental analysis will find this tender suits their capabilities well, potentially allowing them to leverage their expertise in dealing with complex water samples and regulatory compliance requirements. The successful provision of such services could pave the way for further engagements and contracts within this sector, particularly with sub-central government authorities like Herefordshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the provision of Laboratory analysis of water samples taken from two closed landfill sites in Herefordshire

Notice Description

Provide routine Water Laboratory Analysis for samples taken at two closed landfill sites in Herefordshire; Stretton Sugwas and Strangford. This will include the courier service from Herefordshire to the laboratory. The water samples will include; surface water, ground water and landfill leachate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023697-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,481 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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