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title: "Water Testing Services"
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buyer: "WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Water Testing Services

Buyer: WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f17ee40c-4c45-4a0e-99ec-17cf7c7cfec8

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## Summary

West Lancashire Borough Council is currently seeking bids for the tender titled "Water Testing Services". This procurement falls under the technical analysis or consultancy services category, specifically focusing on bacteriological analysis services. Located in the North West of England, this tender is in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13 January 2017. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 16 January 2017 and will last for three years, potentially extendable by an additional two years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in water consultancy, testing, and analysis services to expand their operations within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental testing and compliance with water safety regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in both technical analysis and the specific legislative requirements governing water safety will have a competitive edge.

## Notice

Comprehensive inspection and testing of water across the Council's owned sheltered and corporate properties in accordance with current legislation, over a 3-year period possibly extendable by up to 2 additional years. Tender documents can be downloaded from The Chest portal www.the-chest.org.uk Additional information: Tender documents can be downloaded from The Chest portal www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26251e33-17cd-4775-917f-f8419586826c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2017 - 15 Jan 2020 |
| 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 | WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SKELMERSDALE |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN8 8LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | West Lancashire |
| Electoral ward | Old Skelmersdale |
| Westminster constituency | West Lancashire |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2016 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26251e33-17cd-4775-917f-f8419586826c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26251e33-17cd-4775-917f-f8419586826c
  21st December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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