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Award of Private Water & Landfill Water Sampling Contract

Scottish Borders Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2020 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Private Water & Landfill Water Sampling" contract, aimed at securing laboratory services for comprehensive chemical analysis and bacteriological examinations necessary for compliance with statutory obligations. This contract, classified under "services" in the environmental sector, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 24th February 2020. The contract duration is set for an initial period of 2 years, with an option for a 1-year extension. Interested parties are advised to prepare their bids in advance, considering the necessary compliance and documentation requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services and environmental assessments, particularly those with UKAS accreditation and expertise in water quality analysis. Companies in the environmental services sector, particularly those focused on water testing, environmental compliance, and scientific consulting, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it also underscores the importance of community benefits and sustainability in procurement practices. Participating in this tender not only paves the way for expanding business operations but also enhances corporate social responsibility through engagement in community-focused projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Private Water & Landfill Water Sampling Contract

Notice Description

This is an award notice. The Council required the provision of a private water and landfill water sampling laboratory service to fulfil it statutory obligations. The requirement consists of comprehensive chemical analysis, bacteriological examination and a scientific advice service for drinking water. Also, as part of the Council's license conditions for operating its landfill sites there is a requirement to chemically test leachate, groundwater and surface water to check that they are within set chemical parameters. The contract duration is for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year.

Lot Information

Private Water Sampling

This is an award notice. Current legislation requires the Council to monitor Private Water supplies which is undertaken by monitoring and sampling these supplies. There is a requirement therefore to put in place a contract for the provision of laboratory services covering comprehensive chemical analysis, bacteriological examination and a scientific advice service for drinking water. This will be for chemical analysis and microbiological examination of water samples in accordance with the requirements of The Water (Scotland) Act 1980 ("the Act"), The Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2006 ("the 2006 Regulations") and The Water Intended for Human Consumption (Private Supplies) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 ("the 2017 Regulations"). A UKAS accredited laboratory is required to carry out all of the chemical analysis on the samples the Council submits for testing as part of this contract.

Renewal: Will be tendered at end of contract duration

Landfill Water Sampling

As part of the Council's license conditions for operating its landfill sites there is a requirement to chemically test leachate, groundwater and surface water to check that they are within set chemical parameters. The legislation that relating to this Permit requirement for operating a Landfill is The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (as amended). A UKAS accredited laboratory is required to carry out all of the chemical analysis on the surface water, groundwater and leachate samples that the Council submits for testing as part this contract.

Renewal: will be tendered at end of contract duration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000606134
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384442
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,295 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Review of contract as per the end date.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Borders Council
Additional Buyers

Scottish Water

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Postcode Area
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Scottish Water

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378258
    Private Water & Landfill Water Sampling - The Council requires the provision of a private water and landfill water sampling laboratory service to fulfil it statutory obligations. The requirement consists of comprehensive chemical analysis, bacteriological examination and a scientific advice service for drinking water. Also, as part of the Council's license conditions for operating its landfill sites there is a requirement to chemically test leachate, groundwater and surface water to check that they are within set chemical parameters. The contract duration is for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384442
    Award of Private Water & Landfill Water Sampling Contract - This is an award notice. The Council required the provision of a private water and landfill water sampling laboratory service to fulfil it statutory obligations. The requirement consists of comprehensive chemical analysis, bacteriological examination and a scientific advice service for drinking water. Also, as part of the Council's license conditions for operating its landfill sites there is a requirement to chemically test leachate, groundwater and surface water to check that they are within set chemical parameters. The contract duration is for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year.

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