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title: "Water Sample Analysis 2025 - AWARD"
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# Water Sample Analysis 2025 - AWARD

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bf45c1a-f563-4a90-84e2-e208a81a7c7d

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council awarded a contract for "Water Sample Analysis 2025," focusing on services related to water pollution, water-treatment work, and laboratory services. The procurement process adhered to an open procedure, with Norfolk County Council serving as the buyer. This contract involves testing the water quality of groundwaters, surface waters, and landfill leachates around landfill sites in Norfolk. The tender period concluded on 29th September 2025, and the awarded contract commences on 1st December 2025, lasting until 30th November 2030. The procurement category is classified under services, and the requirements are detailed in accordance with the CPV scheme: 90733000. The award stage was completed, and the procurement process required potential bidders to be registered on Find a Tender prior to bidding, as mandated by the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses focusing on environmental science and laboratory services due to its scope in testing water quality and pollution. Ideal candidates to compete for such contracts include companies with expertise in water pollution, water-treatment, and laboratory analysis. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) suitability conditions are not specified, seasoned businesses with relevant credentials in laboratory services and environmental testing stand to benefit from the extended contract period and geographical reach, covering regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. Engaging in such projects can bolster a company's portfolio in sustainable practices and environmental impact studies. Envirolab, having been selected as the supplier, illustrates the competitive advantage gained from specialised expertise in this sector.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council is required to test the water quality of groundwaters, surface waters and landfill leachates in and around landfill sites for which it is responsible. The sampling is carried out by Norfolk County Council officers in accordance with a predetermined schedule. The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide the testing services. The Procurement Act 2023 requires bidders to be registered on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform) before they are able to bid for contracts. Should you wish to bid for this contract it is essential that you do this. Instructions on what needs to be done can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxsbVW4q-k0

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3eb8c0-44b1-4df2-aecc-7fb3073ee4fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVIROLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3eb8c0-44b1-4df2-aecc-7fb3073ee4fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3eb8c0-44b1-4df2-aecc-7fb3073ee4fb
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxsbVW4q-k0

## Provenance

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