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28 Jul 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Private Water Supply Sampling." This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through a limited competition method, below the threshold. The contract involves scheduling and performing water sampling at various sites, ensuring the analysis of a comprehensive range of parameters. The operation encompasses the transportation and reporting of the samples, delivered within the UK's 'West Midlands' region (UKG2). The contract, identified by LDC-386, was signed on 20th July 2026, commenced on 27th July 2026, and is set to conclude by 26th July 2029, with an optional one-year extension available.

This tender presents a growth opportunity, primarily for businesses experienced in water distribution and related services. Organisations capable of managing logistics and analytical services related to water sampling could find this contract beneficial. Northumbrian Water Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, indicating the type of business well-suited for this tender. Companies with expertise in environmental testing and regulatory compliance will also find relevant opportunities to collaborate or compete in this public procurement sphere.

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Notice Title

Private Water Supply sampling

Notice Description

Scheduling and carrying out sampling at sites on behalf of the council at the desired frequency and completing the associated analysis for the complete range of parameters required for each site at the frequency required for each site, to include transportation of samples and reports of analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d51f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071154-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,531 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YU
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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