Planning

Laboratory Services Waste Sampling and Analysis Framework Agreement

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Planning

25 Mar 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales has issued a Planning tender for the Laboratory Services Waste Sampling and Analysis Framework Agreement. This opportunity involves conducting pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in providing laboratory analysis of solid and/or liquid waste samples. The procurement is for a 3-year Framework Agreement/Contract commencing 01 July 2024, aiming to enhance compliance assessment and evidence gathering for enforcement purposes, among other objectives.

Businesses in the environmental services industry who can provide UKAS accredited laboratory analysis services for waste samples are well-suited for this tender. The opportunity includes engaging with Natural Resources Wales through online meetings between 08 April and 13 April 2024 to understand the requirements and the tendering process. Participating businesses stand to contribute to environmental protection efforts and support Natural Resources Wales in achieving strategic pollution reduction goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Services Waste Sampling and Analysis Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is looking to conduct pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in providing laboratory analysis of solid and / or liquid waste samples.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is intending to award a 3 year Framework Agreement / Contract commencing 01 July 2024 that can provide laboratory analysis services of solid and / or liquid waste samples taken by NRW Staff at a variety of sites, e.g., regulated waste facilities, illegal waste sites, sites that hold waste exemptions. Contractors will be required to undertake lab analysis of waste samples. Analysis of waste samples will provide NRW with an improved capability in terms of compliance assessment and evidence gathering for enforcement purposes, where appropriate. Analytical labs will need to UKAS accredited and able to and ability to demonstrate a chain of custody up to evidential standards. Analysis of waste samples will also provide better and more robust information on which to base decisions across multiple regimes. This will also help NRW to meet one of its strategic objectives to minimise pollution. NRW will be undertaking pre-tender market engagement between 08 April and 13 April 2024 with contractors interested in providing laboratory analysis for NRW. As part of the pre-tender market engagement period we are inviting suppliers to attend an individual 30 minute meeting online with NRW Procurement and project staff. These meetings will give suppliers an opportunity to learn more about the requirement, ask questions and gain insights into the tendering process and timeframes. The meetings will be held online via MS Teams. For further instructions to secure a meeting slot please book online using the link at https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/1c4ae5017db24738a7e7d949f28a143c@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk/meetingtype/AjRkJnUySUG8vrwvCxQCMA2?anonymous Please note this PIN is not a call for competition.. If you have any difficulties in booking an appointment by using the link above please email naomi.hammond@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-140235
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140235
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

79723000 - Waste analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
naomi.hammond@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000653000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0TP
Post Town
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
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Plasnewydd
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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