Planning

Determination of Nutrients in Fresh and Waste Waters

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Planning

20 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Determination of Nutrients in Fresh and Waste Waters". This tender focuses on the environmental protection industry and is specifically concerned with the supply of laboratory instruments. The procurement process is located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland (UKM), and the agency is currently conducting a market assessment to understand available options, interest levels, timescales, and estimated costings. Key dates include the publication date of the soft market test document on 20th February 2025, with further notices anticipated by 1st July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of laboratory instruments, particularly those specialising in environmental analysis. Companies with experience in delivering goods within the environmental protection sector will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Participating in this procurement can lead to substantial business growth by establishing a partnership with a major public body, enhancing credibility, and providing a stable revenue stream through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Determination of Nutrients in Fresh and Waste Waters

Notice Description

SEPA is conducting a market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest, available options, timescales and estimated costings for the supply of laboratory instrument(s) for the Determination of Nutrients in Fresh and Waste Waters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEPA is conducting a market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest, available options, timescales and estimated costings for the supply of laboratory instrument(s) for the Determination of Nutrients in Fresh and Waste Waters.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791290
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524415
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
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
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Cara Zwicker
Contact Email
cara.zwicker@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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