Tender

Water Sample Analysis

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 09:53

Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Water Sample Analysis." This procurement involves the testing of water quality for groundwaters, surface waters, and landfill leachates in and around landfill sites. The tender is open and applies to regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 in the United Kingdom. The contract, following an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, is valued at £500,000 net of VAT, with a gross value of £600,000. The procurement process is currently active with a tender submission deadline on the 30th of September 2025 and an enquiry period ending on the 19th of September 2025. The award decision is expected by the 10th of October 2025, and the contract is set to commence on the 1st of December 2025, lasting until the 30th of November 2030, with the possibility of a 24-month extension.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory services, water-treatment work, and services related to water pollution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, presenting a chance to expand their portfolio by adding a government contract. The open procedure allows for a straightforward expression of interest, registration, and submission process via Norfolk's procurement system. With quality and price being the primary criteria for award consideration, businesses with robust technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Sample Analysis

Notice Description

This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. Norfolk County Council is required to test the water quality of groundwaters, surface waters and landfill leachates in and around landfill sites for which it is responsible. The sampling is carried out by Norfolk County Council officers in accordance with a predetermined schedule. The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide the testing services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by up to 24 months at the Council's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054185-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

71900000 - Laboratory services

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Che Metcalf
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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