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The Supply and Delivery of Powder Activated Carbon

SCOTTISH WATER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 10:36

Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Scottish Water focuses on the supply and delivery of powder activated carbon under the title "The Supply and Delivery of Powder Activated Carbon." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically for activated carbon, and is actively taking place within Scotland. The procurement method employed is selective through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The tender process, which began on 21st July 2025, is in the active stage, and the document submission deadline was set for 22nd August 2025. Scottish Water, the contracting authority, operates from Glasgow and is involved in the water industry.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and supply of activated carbon, particularly those capable of delivering across Scotland. With a total contract value of £7,100,000, the opportunity is lucrative, especially for small and medium enterprises like Charles Tennant and Company LTD, who have successfully engaged in similar contracts. The negotiated procedure allows for a tailored competition ensuring that businesses with the requisite capabilities, scalability, and quality compliance are well-suited to participate. The need for framework agreement participants promises future engagement opportunities, fostering long-term business growth within the water treatment sector.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of Powder Activated Carbon

Notice Description

Supply and Delivery of Powder Activated Carbon

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of powder activated carbon for the treatment of water. Additional information: https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05630a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017193-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24954000 - Activated carbon

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months 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
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARLES TENNANT

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