Award

Annual Water Analysis Services 2025-2028.

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Annual Water Analysis Services 2025-2028," awarding the contract to SOCOTEC UK Ltd. This procurement initiative falls under the services category, specifically focused on general public services, and entails annual analysis of water and effluent to ensure compliance with PPC Permits. The procurement utilised an open procedure method, a transparent process that encouraged a broad range of submissions. The contract, valued at £55,700.76, commenced on 29 January 2026, covering multiple locations across Islay, Mull, Tiree, Coll, and Colonsay within the UKM region.

This tender represents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in water analysis and compliance consultancy. By actively engaging in similar procurement processes, companies can enhance their market position and foster relationships with public authorities like Argyll and Bute Council. Both large-scale firms and SMEs could potentially benefit from participating in future tenders, especially those that offer electronic submission options and adopt open procurement procedures, allowing for greater accessibility and competitiveness in public sector bidding.

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Notice Title

Annual Water Analysis Services 2025-2028.

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council require an external contractor to complete annual analysis of ground / surface water, leachate and final trade effluent, to ensure compliance with site specific PPC Permits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council require an external contractor to complete annual analysis of ground / surface water, leachate and final trade effluent, to ensure compliance with site specific PPC Permits

Renewal: At the end of the contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809877
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552550
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

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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