--- title: "Laboratory Services Waste Sampling and Analysis Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044c1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044c1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c1c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES" published: "2024-03-25" --- # Laboratory Services Waste Sampling and Analysis Framework Agreement Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044c1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044c1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c1c.json) ## Summary Natural Resources Wales is planning to conduct pre-tender market engagement for a Laboratory Services Waste Sampling and Analysis Framework Agreement. The procurement aims to award a 3-year Framework Agreement starting from July 1, 2024, to provide laboratory analysis services for solid and liquid waste samples. The buying organisation, Natural Resources Wales, seeks UKAS accredited labs capable of evidential standards. Pre-tender market engagement will take place between April 8 and 13, 2024, providing an opportunity for interested contractors to gain insights into the tendering process. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in waste analysis services to compete for a framework agreement with Natural Resources Wales. Companies with UKAS accreditation and experience in providing laboratory analysis for compliance assessment and evidence gathering would be well-suited for this tender. Interested suppliers can engage in pre-tender market activities to understand the procurement requirements and timelines set by Natural Resources Wales. ## Notice Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is looking to conduct pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in providing laboratory analysis of solid and / or liquid waste samples. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is intending to award a 3 year Framework Agreement / Contract commencing 01 July 2024 that can provide laboratory analysis services of solid and / or liquid waste samples taken by NRW Staff at a variety of sites, e.g., regulated waste facilities, illegal waste sites, sites that hold waste exemptions. Contractors will be required to undertake lab analysis of waste samples. Analysis of waste samples will provide NRW with an improved capability in terms of compliance assessment and evidence gathering for enforcement purposes, where appropriate. Analytical labs will need to UKAS accredited and able to and ability to demonstrate a chain of custody up to evidential standards. Analysis of waste samples will also provide better and more robust information on which to base decisions across multiple regimes. This will also help NRW to meet one of its strategic objectives to minimise pollution. NRW will be undertaking pre-tender market engagement between 08 April and 13 April 2024 with contractors interested in providing laboratory analysis for NRW. As part of the pre-tender market engagement period we are inviting suppliers to attend an individual 30 minute meeting online with NRW Procurement and project staff. These meetings will give suppliers an opportunity to learn more about the requirement, ask questions and gain insights into the tendering process and timeframes. The meetings will be held online via MS Teams. For further instructions to secure a meeting slot please book online using the link at https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/1c4ae5017db24738a7e7d949f28a143c@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk/meetingtype/AjRkJnUySUG8vrwvCxQCMA2?anonymous Please note this PIN is not a call for competition. Additional information: If you have any difficulties in booking an appointment by using the link above please email naomi.hammond@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009516-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF24 0TP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Plasnewydd | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff East | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 79723000 - Waste analysis services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2024 at 09:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009516-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/1c4ae5017db24738a7e7d949f28a143c@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk/meetingtype/AjRkJnUySUG8vrwvCxQCMA2?anonymous - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=140235 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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