--- title: "RS0011 Public Analyst and Testing Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0393836-b84e-4fa3-8a3e-492512d40ef2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0393836-b84e-4fa3-8a3e-492512d40ef2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0393836-b84e-4fa3-8a3e-492512d40ef2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0393836-b84e-4fa3-8a3e-492512d40ef2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-12" --- # RS0011 Public Analyst and Testing Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0393836-b84e-4fa3-8a3e-492512d40ef2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0393836-b84e-4fa3-8a3e-492512d40ef2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0393836-b84e-4fa3-8a3e-492512d40ef2.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotational proposals for the "RS0011 Public Analyst and Testing Service," aimed at ensuring compliance with statutory requirements for the analysis of food, liquids, and animal feed, including attendance at court when necessary. This procurement falls within the environmental services sector and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 13:00 on 26 January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2025, with an estimated value of £49,000 and a minimum threshold of £40,000. The procurement will follow an open procedure, inviting participation from all eligible suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the environmental services and food safety sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in public analysis and testing services. Companies specialising in toxic substance analysis, environmental safety, and contamination protection for food and animal products may find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process allows these businesses to expand their market presence and contribute to public health and safety initiatives in the West Midlands. ## Notice Statutory Requirement for analysis of samples of food, liquids and animal feed and attendance at Court where required to give evidence. The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 13:00 hours on 26 January 2021 Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 26 January 2021 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97810d84-9f8f-4442-a693-a5d1d92429f2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products - 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15400000 - Animal or vegetable oils and fats - 15500000 - Dairy products - 15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products - 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs - 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products - 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90720000 - Environmental protection - 90721000 - Environmental safety services - 90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services - 90721400 - Genetic resources protection services - 90721500 - Toxic substances protection services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2021 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97810d84-9f8f-4442-a693-a5d1d92429f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97810d84-9f8f-4442-a693-a5d1d92429f2 12th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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