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CC14543 Public analyst and food examiner laboratory services

West Lothian Council

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29 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of public analyst and food examiner laboratory services, with the tender ID CC14543. This open procurement process is vital for their Environmental Health Services, focusing on chemical and microbiological testing of food, drink, and water samples, in accordance with regulatory obligations. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and is expected to run until 31st March 2029, with potential renewals. Located in Livingston, Scotland (UKM78), the purchasing entity is seeking tenders under the category of general public services. Key dates include the submission deadline on 4th March 2026, with the evaluation of bids beginning immediately thereafter. The estimated contract value is £100,000, and the method of procurement follows an 'Open' procedure, requiring written submissions in English.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in laboratory analysis, particularly those with UKAS accreditation and the capacity to fulfil food and drink testing requirements as stipulated by the Food Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2013. For businesses that qualify as designated official control laboratories for food and feed controls, this contract offers a stable, long-term engagement with potential for renewal. Companies already familiar with the stringent financial and technical criteria will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Given the sizable assurance and liability coverage needed, only well-established enterprises with the appropriate expertise and professional indemnity will likely be competitive bidders, making this contract an attractive prospect for firms within the regulatory testing field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC14543 Public analyst and food examiner laboratory services

Notice Description

West Lothian Council's Environmental Health 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 Service and the Authority is legally obligated to appoint a Public Analyst - Food Safety Act 1990, Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations (2006)). The council's Environmental Health therefore require a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to provide public analyst and food examiner services in West Lothian. It is envisaged that the contract will be awarded to a single service provider.

Renewal: The council shall have the sole authority to offer an extension to contract for two periods of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821877
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548294
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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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