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Development of a model for Reg 31 Testing (Water Quality)

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

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17 Aug 2026 at 10:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bangor University commissioned services to develop a delivery model for Regulation 31 water-quality testing. The work covers an operating model, workflows and integration with the requirements for Regulation 31 testing. It also includes synthesising evidence and insight to support a compelling, defensible case for delivery; developing a delivery plan covering the programme, resourcing, partner commitments and risks; and positioning the testing service for long-term resilience. The intended model must demonstrate scalability, value for money and impact across the sector. The main category is environmental services, including sewage, refuse, cleaning and related services. Delivery is associated with Bangor and the surrounding Gwynedd area in Wales. Bangor University is the public-sector buyer and applies Welsh devolved procurement regulations.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd. Bangor University used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition, for a single lot. The award is active and the contract was signed on 11 August 2026, with the contract running from 17 August to 2 October 2026. The awarded contract value is £30,100 excluding VAT, or £36,120 including VAT, in GBP. The procurement was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender. The outcome is therefore an awarded, active contract rather than an opportunity for new bids. The requirement covers consultancy and delivery-model development services for Regulation 31 water-quality testing.

This award indicates demand for specialist consultancy that can turn a technically and operationally complex water-quality testing requirement into a defensible delivery model. A credible competing supplier for a future requirement would need to demonstrate strong evidence synthesis, operating-model and workflow design, and the ability to connect service requirements with practical delivery arrangements. Useful experience would include building delivery plans with programme, resourcing, partner commitments and risk management, while showing how a service can scale, provide value for money and deliver wider sector benefits. Suppliers should be able to address long-term resilience rather than only produce a short technical report. The selected provider is a large professional-services organisation, indicating that substantial advisory capability and capacity to coordinate multiple workstreams may be relevant when this type of requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of a model for Reg 31 Testing (Water Quality)

Notice Description

Development of a suitable delivery model for Regulation 31 testing, including provision for a operating model, workflows, and integration into requirements for Regulation 31 testing. * Synthesis of evidence and insights to underpin a compelling and defensible case for delivery * Development of core Delivery Plan components, including programme, resourcing, partner commitments, and a risk register * Positioning for long-term testing resilience, demonstrating scalability, value for money, and sector impact

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e553
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077986-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ove Arup & Partners Ltd

Further Information

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