Tender

Water Sampling Service

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has initiated a tender process for a "Water Sampling Service" to support its statutory obligations. The contract involves the collection of water samples from various locations within the Scottish Borders, followed by laboratory testing and reporting. This procurement falls under the Environmental Protection category, specifically within the services sector, indicating a focus on maintaining environmental standards. The tender, valued at £250,000, is following an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Prospective bidders should submit their electronic responses by 11th March 2026, with the procurement process aligning with electronic submissions and a 90-day bid validity period.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in water quality analysis. The open procedure facilitates fair competition, allowing both local and international firms with relevant capability and experience to participate. Companies interested in expanding their service offerings within the Scottish Borders region will find this an attractive opportunity to establish or enhance their presence in the environmental services market. Businesses that are well-versed in meeting statutory compliance and delivering quality reports will be particularly suited to compete for this contract, as emphasis will be placed on both quality and price in the award criteria.

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Notice Title

Water Sampling Service

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to provide a water sampling service comprising the collection of samples from various locations, laboratory testing and reporting, to ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory obligations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to provide a water sampling service comprising the collection of samples from various locations, laboratory testing and reporting, to ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822911
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549194
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Next tender to be published in February 2031

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

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