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Specialist Analytical Service for NRW

Natural Resources Wales

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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18 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
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18 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
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22 Dec 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
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06 Mar 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is leading a procurement process for the "Specialist Analytical Service for NRW," primarily concerning environmental analysis services under the CPV classification code 71900000. This contract involves collecting environmental samples such as freshwater, treated sewage, and sediment from specified locations, specifically at NRW Analytical Services, Faraday Building, Swansea University, Swansea, UKL region. The contract commenced on 13th September 2021 and is slated to end on 31st December 2026 following a recent extension, with an initial signing date of 7th September 2021. The procurement process, initially open, has evolved into the award and contract update stages as of December 2025, marked by necessary service amendments and adaptations to unforeseen circumstances under public procurement regulation guidelines.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in analytical services or logistics, such as refrigerated courier operations. Companies like RPS Environmental Management Limited, the current supplier, illustrate the scale and capability required to meet NRW’s specifications effectively. Given the continual modification of contract terms, including rate adjustments and service extensions, businesses adept at navigating dynamic project demands and possessing technical analytical capabilities stand to gain. Additionally, the potential for further technological innovation integration in data capture and courier logistics presents another avenue for business growth and development through strategic partnership with NRW.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Analytical Service for NRW

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

NRWAS manage an outsourced analysis contract for the wider business, delivering samples from our laboratory to a third-party laboratory for analysis. The reasons for outsourcing are generally when specialised methods are yet to be developed by NRW or where setting up in-house capability is uneconomical due to low sample numbers. The samples are collected from a range of matrices; including freshwater, trade, treated sewage, saline, biota and sediment. Reporting limits are often required in low, or very low ranges. This Invitation to Tender is for a contract to provide NRW with water quality and environmental analysis and for providing results in a suitable format. The contract also includes the provision of a refrigerated courier service to collect samples from an agreed location.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-110554
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=110554
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,203,196 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural Resources Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RPS Environmental Management Limited

Further Information

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