Tender

CC8569 - West Lothian Council Analytical Services

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jan 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves West Lothian Council, seeking to appoint a contractor for analytical services, specifically from testing to reporting for their Environmental Health and Trading Standards team. This tender, titled "CC8569 - West Lothian Council Analytical Services," falls under the services category and is located in Livingston, UK. The open procedure tender is currently active, with submissions due by 12:00 on 5th February 2018. The project will last an estimated 720 days, with a maximum value of £75,000 and the opportunity for a 12-month renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical testing and reporting services, particularly those with expertise in environmental health and safety standards. Companies with qualifications such as a Mastership in Chemical Analysis from the Royal Society of Chemistry and UKAS accreditation will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations with at least three years of relevant experience and robust financial stability are encouraged to consider submitting a bid, as the council will assess both technical and economic criteria closely.

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Notice Title

CC8569 - West Lothian Council Analytical Services

Notice Description

West Lothian Council (WLC) seek to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to provide analytical services, from testing to reporting of various types of samples on behalf of Environmental Health and Trading Standards team in WLC. Please see attached documentation for full information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council (WLC) seek to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to provide analytical services, from testing to reporting of various types of samples on behalf of Environmental Health and Trading Standards team in WLC. Please see attached documentation for full information.

Renewal: 12 months optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000523351
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305783
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305783
    CC8569 - West Lothian Council Analytical Services - West Lothian Council (WLC) seek to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to provide analytical services, from testing to reporting of various types of samples on behalf of Environmental Health and Trading Standards team in WLC. Please see attached documentation for full information.

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