Tender

Microbiological Environmental Monitoring and Water Testing

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited, a public undertaking located in Redcar, UK, has initiated an open procurement process titled "Microbiological Environmental Monitoring and Water Testing." This tender, active as of 20th November 2025, falls under the services category and includes laboratory services as outlined by CPV code 71900000. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids by 12 noon on 18th December 2025. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with contract awards expected to be finalised by 30th January 2026. The procurement covers services to be rendered at two locations: Environmental Monitoring at RNA CoE and Water Testing at NBMC in Darlington.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in microbiological monitoring and water testing. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or volunteer community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the tender is suitable for these entities. The open procedure ensures that it is accessible to a wide range of bidders, allowing businesses to showcase their expertise in quality and pricing. The contract, which includes a potential extension of 12 months at the contracting authority's discretion, spans from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2028, representing a long-term growth opportunity for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075734-2025
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
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 20252 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

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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