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title: "Scientific Testing Services (including chemical analytical, bacteriological examination)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a3da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-14"
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# Scientific Testing Services (including chemical analytical, bacteriological examination)

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a3da

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## Summary

The South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a qualified contractor to provide scientific testing services, specifically chemical analytical and bacteriological examination, as part of an open tender process. The contract falls under the environmental services category and is valued at £350,000. This procurement is at the award stage, having been formally signed on 14 June 2021. The work is expected to take place throughout South Lanarkshire, serving various needs including air pollution analysis, microbiological testing, and water quality assessments over an anticipated period of 4 years, with an option to extend for an additional year.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in environmental quality control services, particularly those with capabilities in chemical analysis and bacteriological testing. Companies equipped to handle diverse scientific analyses and that can demonstrate compliance with rigorous certification requirements, such as the Modern Slavery Act declaration and various insurance certifications, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Bidders should ensure they meet the evaluation criteria emphasising both technical quality and pricing to secure success in the procurement process.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of a comprehensive Chemical Analytical and Bacteriological Examination service throughout South Lanarkshire. This contract is being led by the Council's Environmental Services Section. Environmental Services carry out both proactive and reactive scientific analysis and bacteriological examination of a wide range of food, drinking water and certain environmental samples on behalf of the Council. The service covers a range of tests including Air Pollution, Microbiology, Contaminated Land, Consumer Protection, Food Chemical and Water Quality & Safety. These services are priced on a test-by-test basis

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of a comprehensive Chemical Analytical and Bacteriological Examination service throughout South Lanarkshire. This contract is being led by the Council's Environmental Services Section. Environmental Services carry out both proactive and reactive scientific analysis and bacteriological examination of a wide range of food, drinking water and certain environmental samples on behalf of the Council. The service covers a range of tests including Air Pollution, Microbiology, Contaminated Land, Consumer Protection, Food Chemical and Water Quality & Safety. These services are priced on a test-by-test basis.

Renewal: The contract is for a period of 4 years with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013301-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH SCIENTIFIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90714500 - Environmental quality control services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013301-2021
- 8 Apr 2021 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007273-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotscourts.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410

## Provenance

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