Award

Water Sampling Service

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

06 May 2026 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

09 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council, a regional/local authority, recently completed the procurement process for a "Water Sampling Service" contract, focusing on environmental protection. The contract, valued at GBP 292,384, encompasses the collection, testing, and reporting of water samples from various locations within the Scottish Borders, UKM91 region. Initially announced on 10th February 2026, with an extended submission deadline to 20th March 2026, this open procedure tender culminated in a contract awarded to Scottish Water Scientific Services. The procurement focused on service delivery, classified under CPV 90733000, and moved from a tender stage to being awarded on 6th May 2026, with the contract officially signed on 30th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth within the environmental services sector, specifically for large-scale businesses capable of meeting the comprehensive needs of council water safety regulations. Given the procurement's emphasis on service quality (40%) and price (60%), businesses specialising in laboratory testing and environmental compliance are well-suited to compete in future tenders. By ensuring capabilities in electronic submissions and adhering to community benefits provisions, businesses can position themselves to meet public sector demands effectively and sustainably.

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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=MAY555303
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
ÂŁ250,000 ÂŁ100K-ÂŁ500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
ÂŁ292,384 ÂŁ100K-ÂŁ500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Next tender to be published in February 2031

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH WATER SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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