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title: "ES1563-1 - Water Testing Services"
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# ES1563-1 - Water Testing Services

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3009b34a-bb6d-42b5-86c8-1b0f69ae7d2f

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## Summary

The Wiltshire Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Water Testing Services, identified as tender reference WILTS001-DN662755-56985276. The council seeks quotations from suppliers capable of analysing samples from private water supplies to determine standards and drinking water for human consumption. This falls under the Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services industry category (CPV code: 71600000) with additional classification in Environmental quality control services (CPV code: 90714500). The deadline for submission of bids is April 21, 2023, with a contract period starting on September 1, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2028.

This tender by Wiltshire Council for Water Testing Services provides opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, capable of conducting water analysis tests in line with UKAS accreditation standards. Businesses in the testing and environmental consultancy services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Potential suppliers should ensure compliance with the requirements outlined in the Drinking Water Testing Specification (DWTS) to deliver high-quality services that meet the council's needs.

## Notice

Wiltshire Council is seeking quotations from suppliers able to analyse samples from private water supplies to determine standards and drinking water for human consumption. The Water Industry Act 1991 is the primary national legislation and defines Local Authority powers and responsibilities in relation to private water supplies. The water samples must be analysed by a facility which is UKAS accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 to the Drinking Water Testing Specification (DWTS) for the analysis of private water supply samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ca037a-eab7-4558-b1c9-55d60192cfab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 90714500 - Environmental quality control services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ca037a-eab7-4558-b1c9-55d60192cfab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ca037a-eab7-4558-b1c9-55d60192cfab
  27th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/

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