Tender

Microbiological Environmental Monitoring and Water Testing

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is currently inviting tenders as part of the procurement process for Microbiological Environmental Monitoring and Water Testing. The procurement falls under the laboratory services category and will occur at several key locations in the United Kingdom, including NBMC and RNA CoE, both of which are known for their respective facilities. Prospective bidders should note the final submission date of 12 noon on Thursday, 18 December 2025, with the tender reaching its award stage by 30 January 2026. Following an open procurement method, the process is aligned with the legal framework established in 2023 under UKPGA, catering predominantly to services above the threshold criteria.

This tender process opens significant opportunities for growth across businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those adept in handling microbiological and chemical analyses. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, with environmental monitoring and water testing at the RNA CoE and NBMC facilities offering considerable scope for engagement. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality monitoring services and water analysis in line with GMP and Ph. Eur regulations are encouraged to participate, potentially enjoying not only the initial contract duration but a renewal option extending for an additional 12 months, intending to maximise their business expansion prospects.

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Notice Title

Microbiological Environmental Monitoring and Water Testing

Notice Description

You are invited to submit a tender for the following requirements; Microbiological Environmental Monitoring and Water Testing Requirements at NBMC and RNA CoE. Your response must be electronically uploaded to the website as stated in the link below only, to arrive in good time, no later than the Bid Return Date: 12 noon Thursday, 18 December 2025

Lot Information

Environmental Monitoring at RNA CoE

CPI RNA CoE has three GMP Grade C suites and one GMP Grade D with surrounding grade D and CNC areas, these areas undergo environmental monitoring in accordance with Eudralex Vol4 Annex 1 regulations. Environmental monitoring is performed in-house routinely, however where required by CPI, there is an opportunity for contractors to come on-site to perform routine and in-operation monitoring.

Renewal: Additional 12months extension at the discretion of the contracting authority

Water Testing at NBMC

The NBMC facility in Darlington will require microbiological and chemical analysis of water samples in accordance with Ph. Eur.

Renewal: Additional 12months extension at the discretion of the contracting authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5a7
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083368-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
CPI Procurement
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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