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Provision of public analyst food examiner and analyst services.

West Lothian Council

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15 Feb 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of public analyst food examiner and analyst services." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to enhance the environmental health and trading standards in West Lothian, UK. The tender is currently active, with bids due by 15th March 2021 at 12:00 GMT. A contract will be awarded following the bid opening scheduled for the same day at 14:00 GMT. The successful bidder will cater to the council's requirement for chemical and microbiological testing of food, drink, and water, in compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and related regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food safety and environmental health sectors, particularly those with expertise in laboratory testing and analysis. Companies equipped to fulfil the technical and financial criteria, such as experience with official regulatory standards and insurances, will find this a suitable challenge. Businesses with prior experience in similar services and possessing the necessary certifications, like UKAS accreditation, may especially benefit from this contract, enabling growth in public service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of public analyst food examiner and analyst services.

Notice Description

West Lothian Council's Environmental Health and Trading Standards Services have a requirement for a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to provide public analyst and food examiner services in West Lothian.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract provision is required for purpose of chemical and microbiological testing of food, drink and water samples. This is part of the regulatory function of Environmental Health & Trading Standards service and the Council is legally required to appoint a Public Analyst (Food Safety Act 1990, Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations (2006). It is envisaged that the contract will be awarded to a single service provider.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period(s) of up to a further 24 months in total

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000643646
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406685
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
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

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