--- title: "Procurement of Laboratory Testing Services for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-801012fb-53b1-4545-a550-db8631125b65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-801012fb-53b1-4545-a550-db8631125b65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-801012fb-53b1-4545-a550-db8631125b65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-801012fb-53b1-4545-a550-db8631125b65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-27" --- # Procurement of Laboratory Testing Services for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-801012fb-53b1-4545-a550-db8631125b65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-801012fb-53b1-4545-a550-db8631125b65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-801012fb-53b1-4545-a550-db8631125b65.json) ## Summary East Suffolk Council is seeking comprehensive analytical testing services for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority. The contract, titled "Procurement of Laboratory Testing Services," falls under the industry category of toxic substances protection services. It aims to ensure food safety, environmental health, and public health compliance. The procurement method is an open procedure, and key deadlines include the tender period ending on 8th October 2024 at 12:00 PM, with the contract period spanning from 4th November 2024 to 3rd November 2029. The services will be required in the East of England, specifically around postal code IP12 1RT. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory services, particularly those adept at handling food safety and environmental health analyses. Companies providing dependable and accurate testing services could find themselves well-positioned to secure this contract. Ideal candidates include established laboratories with comprehensive analytical capabilities, though SMEs and VCSEs are noted as unsuitable. Winning this contract could significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and credibility in the public safety and regulatory compliance sectors. ## Notice East Suffolk Council (ESC) is steadfastly committed to upholding the highest standards of public safety and regulatory compliance through the implementation of robust food safety and environmental health measures. To ensure adherence to relevant legislation, we necessitate a dependable testing service capable of providing a thorough and accurate analysis of various samples. As such ESC is seeking to procure comprehensive analytical testing services for a broad spectrum of products, encompassing food safety, environmental health, and public health samples. Further detail in the specification in Appendix A outlines the essential requirements and considerations for selecting an official laboratory partner. Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on the following link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3069ceed-26f1-4f08-850f-9583649035d8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2029 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | WOODBRIDGE | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP12 1RT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Melton | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 85 - Health and social work services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories - 90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services - 90721500 - Toxic substances protection services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2024 at 15:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3069ceed-26f1-4f08-850f-9583649035d8 - 27 Sep 2024 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3069ceed-26f1-4f08-850f-9583649035d8 - 12 Aug 2024 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3069ceed-26f1-4f08-850f-9583649035d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3069ceed-26f1-4f08-850f-9583649035d8 27th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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