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Provision of a Proficiency Testing Scheme

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has finalised a contracting process titled "Provision of a Proficiency Testing Scheme" within the environmental protection industry. The tender, valued at £80,000, sought a laboratory capable of providing on-site proficiency testing primarily for Central Scotland. Initiated on 30th October 2024 and awarded on 17th February 2025, the contract was awarded to LGC, a supplier classified as an SME. The procurement followed an open procedure and involved an electronic and written submission method. Key dates included the tender closing on 29th November 2024 and the contract commencement on 6th January 2025, with a primary period slated to end on 5th January 2028, and an optional extension clause.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services and proficiency testing to engage with public sector contracts and grow their operations. SMEs, in particular, may find this contract a suitable match due to the procurement's focus on independent assessment and accreditation of selected samples. Moreover, the inclusion of electronic submission and renewal options could streamline participation and provide extended engagement opportunities for competent suppliers. The transparency and structured communication provided by SEPA further enhance the favourable business environment for potential bidders.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Proficiency Testing Scheme

Notice Description

laboratory to provide proficiency testing on site

Lot Information

Lot 1

For a laboratory to independently assess selected samples for accreditation

Renewal: optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781955
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524095
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.turner@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786457700

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

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