Tender

Provision of Wastewater Quality Testing Service

ARMAGH CITY BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 14:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, a public authority under Northern Irish devolved regulations, is inviting tenders for a "Provision of Wastewater Quality Testing Service" contract. This procurement, valued at £90,000, falls under the environmental services category. The contract pertains to monitoring and reporting groundwater, surface water, and leachate quality at the Ballyfodrin Landfill Site. The tender process is open for submission until 29 May 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 22 May 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 15 June 2026 and end on 13 June 2031. Interested parties need to provide their submissions electronically via the eTenders NI platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for UKAS-accredited companies specialising in environmental services. Businesses capable of performing detailed wastewater analysis and reporting would find this tender particularly well-suited. With the focus on compliance with specific regulations and rapid results delivery, companies can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings to public sectors in Northern Ireland. The contract's eligibility for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) broadens the competitive landscape, encouraging diverse business participation and growth within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Wastewater Quality Testing Service

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council manage the closed landfill site and treatment plant operations at Ballyfodrin Landfill Site. The Council must comply with various legislation in relation to the operation of the site, including a regular programme of testing and analysis of a range of samples on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. The programme determines and reports ground water, surface water and leachate quality. Test results are expected no later than 10 working days after receipt of samples. The Council is seeking tenders from suitable UKAS-accredited companies who can undertake the collection, analysis and report of samples in line with the requirements detailed in tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042654-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2031 4-5 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
ARMAGH CITY BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

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