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Toxicological Analysis WIIS

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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12 Nov 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, has concluded a procurement process for "Toxicological Analysis WIIS" under the contract reference C252/2024/2025. This contract involved laboratory analysis services and was classified under CPV 71620000. The procurement, with a legal basis rooted in EU regulation 32014L0024, aimed at examining wildlife, companion animals, beneficial invertebrates, and pesticide-related samples to determine causes of death. The limited procurement method was employed, excluding prior publication, in alignment with the Natural Resources Dynamic Purchasing System, allowing 53 eligible suppliers to bid. The contract was awarded to SASA and signed on 28th October 2025 for a value of £700,000.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in toxicological analysis or laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in handling wildlife and pesticide-related investigations. Companies equipped with robust quality assurance processes, proficient service delivery capabilities, and adept contract management will find this tender aligns well with their core competencies. Furthermore, large enterprises experienced in providing expert witness statements or conducting training and education services could leverage this opportunity to showcase their technical acumen and expand their footprint in government-led analytical projects. The contract offers a notable growth prospect for businesses aiming to become key players in government-contracted analysis services within the UK.

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Notice Title

Toxicological Analysis WIIS

Notice Description

Contract to carry out laboratory analysis of wildlife, companion animals and beneficial invertebrates and analysis of pesticide related samples such as products, suspected poison baits, decanted material, spillages and residues to investigate their probable cause of death

Lot Information

Lot 1

- To determine the role, if any, of pesticides or other chemical substances which caused or contributed to the death of the animal - To establish the quantity of pesticide or other substance, and where possible its formulation and any information which can be uncovered as to its source. - To determine where possible the origin of the pesticide or other chemical substance. - To provide interpretation of all results and conclusion as to whether the poisoning resulted from approved use, misuse, or abuse of pesticides. - To provide expert witness statements when required. - To support the Welsh Government with training and education both for Welsh Government staff and the wider public.

Procurement Information

Opportunity tendered under F431/2021/2022 - 'Natural Resources Dynamic Purchasing System'. 53 suppliers were eligible to bid for this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073158-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SASA

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