--- title: "Potable and Waste Water Lab Testing Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043d01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043d01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d01.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD." published: "2025-04-23" --- # Potable and Waste Water Lab Testing Services Buyer: SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD. Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043d01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d01.json) ## Summary Southern Water Services Ltd. recently concluded a selective procurement process for Potable and Waste Water Lab Testing Services, awarding contracts for three separate lots on 23rd April 2025. Situated in Worthing, UK, Southern Water operates in the water industry category and utilised a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Key contracts included Potable Water analysis for Microbiology & General Chemistry with South East Water, Potable Water analysis for Organic analysis and Radiochemistry, and Wastewater analysis, both awarded to ALS Laboratories (UK) Limited. This followed a comprehensive tender process initiated in February 2024, allowing tenderers to bid on one or multiple services. The procurement aimed to establish efficiency by potentially consolidating services under a singular accountable supplier. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in laboratory services, particularly those capable of handling water sample analysis and couriering. The framework agreement's structure offers longevity, fostering growth for organisations capable of delivering technical, commercial, and price-efficient solutions. Large-scale suppliers such as ALS Laboratories and South East Water underscore the project's scale, while the successful award of multiple lots to ALS Laboratories highlights potential avenues for similar firms positioned to leverage capabilities in comprehensive water analysis services across the UK. ## Notice The tender consists of 4 lots, the first 3 lots require the tenderers to courier potable water samples from Southern Water collection points to their testing facilities and analyse potable water samples. Lot 4 is the couriering waste water samples from Southern Water collection points to their testing facilities and analyse waste water samples. The 4 lots are considered separate services and Tenderers can tender for one or multiple services. Please note, it is Southern Water's intention to award either Lot 1, or Lots 2 and 3, depending on the efficiencies that can be provided through having one accountable supplier for all potable water testing services. In responding to this tender, you are confirming you are able to undertake the full suite of services set out in this Framework Agreement and associated schedules. ### Lot Information Potable Water analysis Pick up of samples from designated SW hubs, analysis, and reporting of analysis results for Potable Water, including Microbiology, General Chemistry, Organic analysis, and Radiochemistry samples. Please note, it is Southern Water's intention to award either Lot 1, or Lots 2 and 3, depending on the efficiencies that can be provided through having one accountable supplier for all potable water testing services. Renewal: 4 year initial term with the option of a 4 year extension Potable Water analysis Microbiology & General Chemistry Pick up of samples from designated SW hubs, analysis, and reporting of analysis results for Potable Water, including Microbiology, General Chemistry, Organic analysis, and Radiochemistry samples. Please note, it is Southern Water's intention to award either Lot 1, or Lots 2 and 3, depending on the efficiencies that can be provided through having one accountable supplier for all potable water testing services. Renewal: 4 year initial term with the option of a 4 year extension Potable Water analysis, Organic analysis and Radiochemistry Pick up of samples from designated SW hubs, analysis, and reporting of analysis results for Potable Water, including Microbiology, General Chemistry, Organic analysis, and Radiochemistry samples. Please note, it is Southern Water's intention to award either Lot 1, or Lots 2 and 3, depending on the efficiencies that can be provided through having one accountable supplier for all potable water testing services. Renewal: 4 year initial term with the option of a 4 year extension Wastewater analysis Pick up of samples from designated SW hubs, analysis, and reporting of analysis results for Potable Water, including Microbiology, General Chemistry, Organic analysis, and Radiochemistry samples. Please note, it is Southern Water's intention to award either Lot 1, or Lots 2 and 3, depending on the efficiencies that can be provided through having one accountable supplier for all potable water testing services. Renewal: 4 year initial term with the option of a 4 year extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016592-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £61,400,000 | | Lots value | £86,800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £28,724,305 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD. | | Locality | WORTHING | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN13 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Worthing | | Electoral ward | Northbrook | | Westminster constituency | Worthing West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ALS LABORATORIES (UK; SOUTH EAST WATER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 23 Apr 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016592-2025 - 26 Feb 2024 at 20:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006184-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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