--- title: "Procurement of Laboratory Testing Services for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-968e23e0-6d5a-4614-a070-535af08601f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-968e23e0-6d5a-4614-a070-535af08601f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-968e23e0-6d5a-4614-a070-535af08601f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-968e23e0-6d5a-4614-a070-535af08601f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-28" --- # Procurement of Laboratory Testing Services for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-968e23e0-6d5a-4614-a070-535af08601f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-968e23e0-6d5a-4614-a070-535af08601f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-968e23e0-6d5a-4614-a070-535af08601f8.json) ## Summary East Suffolk Council (ESC) is seeking to procure comprehensive laboratory testing services for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority. This tender, classified under 'Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services' (CPV 71600000), seeks a reliable testing service for food safety, environmental health, and public health samples. The procurement process is currently at the tender amendment stage with key deadlines, including the tender period ending on 19 February 2025, and the contract period set from 3 March 2025 to 2 March 2030. Interested parties can access the tender documentation freely online. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory testing and analysis, including technical inspection and testing services, and laboratory services (CPV 71630000 and 71900000). It's particularly well-suited for SMEs due to its suitability requirements. By securing this contract, businesses can expect to enhance their portfolio and establish their service's credibility within the industry. Companies capable of delivering precise and comprehensive analytical testing are encouraged to participate in this open procedure procurement process. ## 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/d74cd014-fbb2-490c-b27d-ffc8b1a0d898 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 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 | 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 ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2025 at 15:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74cd014-fbb2-490c-b27d-ffc8b1a0d898 - 18 Dec 2024 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74cd014-fbb2-490c-b27d-ffc8b1a0d898 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74cd014-fbb2-490c-b27d-ffc8b1a0d898 28th January 2025 - 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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