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Water Quality Programme Independent 4th Line Analytical Assurer

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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26 Jan 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited is the buyer for a contract titled "Water Quality Programme Independent 4th Line Analytical Assurer", categorised under technical services. Located in Birmingham, UK, this procurement has reached its completion stage, with key dates including the signing of the contract on 23rd January 2026 and a contract period starting on 27th January 2026, ending on 31st March 2026. This contract falls under the direct procurement method as a below-threshold tender without competition. The main procurement category is services, with the primary supplier being CIWEM, based in London.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses offering technical services related to water quality assurance. Small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in analytical methods and quality control might find this contract well-aligned with their expertise. Given the direct procurement and lack of competition, businesses with established relationships and the ability to deliver robust evidence and compliance can particularly benefit from such opportunities. The contract value is £18,000 gross, or £15,000 net, reflecting a potential avenue for revenue within the sector of technical analytical services.

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Notice Title

Water Quality Programme Independent 4th Line Analytical Assurer

Notice Description

The analytical assurers will assure that analytical methods are appropriate for the decisions required, the level of compliance with agreed methods, the management and mitigation of analytical risk and errors through quality control / validation processes, the consideration of analytical uncertainty within the communication of the evidence / recommendations to decision makers and the overall robustness of the evidence underpinning key decisions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006702-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIWEM

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