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PA23 - UK5 - Transparency Notice Emerging Contaminants

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:30

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22 Dec 2025 at 11:09

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southern Water Services Limited, operating as a private utility from Worthing, UK, has completed its procurement process titled "PA23 - UK5 - Transparency Notice Emerging Contaminants". This process entailed a direct award for laboratory services related to the supply and analysis of Chemcatcher technology and membranes to monitor micropollutants. The procurement was concluded with FERA Science Ltd, a large supplier based in York, under a contract valued at £2,018,550. The award was formalised on 22nd December 2025, with the contract period set from 23rd December 2025 to 22nd December 2026. The procurement was carried out as a direct award due to the unique technical requirements and lack of competition.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities within the laboratory services sector, specifically those capable of handling the passive sampling and micro-pollutant analysis. Large-scale laboratory service providers with a focus on environmental science and possessing expertise in advanced sampling technologies would find this contract beneficial as it aligns with the need for specialised analysis techniques. Additionally, this award highlights the importance of innovation in addressing emerging environmental challenges, creating potential for further collaborations in similar future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PA23 - UK5 - Transparency Notice Emerging Contaminants

Notice Description

Supply of Chem catcher technology, Prep/deployment, Lab Analysis of Membranes, reporting. To perform an extensive sampling exercise, using passive sampling to determine micropollutants at very low concentrations over an extended period.

Procurement Information

Direct award due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. Uniquely the range of contaminants, volumes and frequency of analysis supplier was identified to delivery project, within the necessary timeline and use of Chemcatcher technology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085364-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,682,125 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Paul Elliott
Contact Email
paul.elliott@southernwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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