Award

Proficiency Testing Materials

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Proficiency Testing Materials," falling under the Laboratory services category. The contract, with the identification code CT1481, was conducted without prior publication using a direct award procedure. This contract pertains to the delivery location region UKM75, corresponding to Edinburgh. The procurement process adhered to the legal basis of the European Directive 2014/24/EU, and the award notification was finalised on 9 April 2026. The contract, valued at £143,870, was signed on 12 March 2026 with LGC as the supplier. This procurement process highlights the buyer's requirement for services under the public sector through a specific and targeted procurement method.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services or proficiency testing materials. Companies that can efficiently supply testing materials and have experience working with regional or local authorities, like The City of Edinburgh Council, may find opportunities in similar projects. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), despite not having participated in this particular tender, could be prime candidates for future procurements, especially if they possess niche capabilities in the laboratory services sector. The procurement underscores the potential for businesses to leverage expertise in specialised testing services in the public sector, promoting sustained industry engagement and expansion.

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Notice Title

Proficiency Testing Materials

Notice Description

Award of contract for Proficiency Testing Materials

Procurement Information

Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032229-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,870 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

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