D3 Tenders | Scientific Testing Services (including chemical analytical, bacteriological examination)

Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific Testing Services (including chemical analytical, bacteriological examination)

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of a comprehensive Chemical Analytical and Bacteriological Examination service throughout South Lanarkshire. This contract is being led by the Council's Environmental Services Section. Environmental Services carry out both proactive and reactive scientific analysis and bacteriological examination of a wide range of food, drinking water and certain environmental samples on behalf of the Council. The service covers a range of tests including Air Pollution, Microbiology, Contaminated Land, Consumer Protection, Food Chemical and Water Quality & Safety. These services are priced on a test-by-test basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of a comprehensive Chemical Analytical and Bacteriological Examination service throughout South Lanarkshire. This contract is being led by the Council's Environmental Services Section. Environmental Services carry out both proactive and reactive scientific analysis and bacteriological examination of a wide range of food, drinking water and certain environmental samples on behalf of the Council. The service covers a range of tests including Air Pollution, Microbiology, Contaminated Land, Consumer Protection, Food Chemical and Water Quality & Safety. These services are priced on a test-by-test basis. The Contract will be awarded via open procedure on a single contractor basis where acceptable bids are received on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e7f0
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076706-2025
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Julie McAlpine
Contact Email: julie.mcalpine@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone: +44 1698454353

Buyer Location

Locality: HAMILTON
Postcode: ML3 0AA
Post Town: Motherwell
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location: TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority: South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward: Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency: Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice URLs

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