Award

Microbiological Laboratory Testing Framework

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 09:28

Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The "Microbiological Laboratory Testing Framework" is a public procurement process initiated by Sunderland City Council, functioning as a sub-central government public authority. The contract has been awarded to Northumbrian Water Limited. This tender falls under the services category related to water pollution and covers regions within the United Kingdom, specifically UKC23. The procurement process is complete, following an open competition method below the threshold, culminating in a framework agreement without reopening competition. Key dates include the tender notice published on 18th August 2025 and the contract commencement on 1st December 2025, concluding on 30th November 2029. The gross contract value stands at £72,000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in microbiological testing services, particularly those focusing on water pollution. Companies capable of providing high-quality testing services without the need for additional competition are ideal candidates for similar opportunities. While the contract is under a single supplier framework, the emphasis on quality ensures that businesses that can maintain high standards have the potential to benefit. The procurement details indicate that the process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggesting that future tenders from Sunderland City Council in this domain may also welcome participation from SMEs, fostering growth in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microbiological Laboratory Testing Framework

Notice Description

Award Notice Microbiological Laboratory Testing Single supplier framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065053-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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