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title: "Laboratory Water Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c816"
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buyer: "PORTSMOUTH WATER"
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# Laboratory Water Testing Services

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH WATER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c816

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Portsmouth Water, is focused on securing "Laboratory Water Testing Services," situated within the laboratory services industry category. The procurement is carried out under a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and primarily covers services in South Hampshire, England. The tender stage was active up to 3rd February 2025. This comprehensive tender involves collecting and analysing portable water samples, carried out by a service provider accredited to ISO17025 and DWTS standards, ensuring adherence to stringent water quality regulations. The anticipated contract value is £2,000,000, spanning an initial term of five years with a potential five-year extension, contingent on performance and workload volume. 

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses equipped with robust laboratory testing capabilities and courier services. Companies specializing in technical testing, analysis, consultancy, or those offering comprehensive laboratory services would be well-suited to compete. With the requirement for ISO accreditation, entities proficient in maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance will find this contract advantageous. Moreover, while the selection process accommodates small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the emphasis remains on meeting outlined criteria, thus allowing qualified firms the opportunity to expand their operations and establish themselves as key players in the water testing service industry.

## Notice

Requirement: The collection and analysis of samples for portable water to comply latest Water Supply (water quality) regulations. 1.To provide Portsmouth Water with a courier services, sampling bottles, crates and analytical services. For the avoidance of doubt, this shall not include providing any sampling activities. 2. Accredited at all times to ISO17025 and DWTS and able to demonstrate UKAS Demonstration Scope 3 To report all analysis results within the required timeframe.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement: The collection and analysis of samples for portable water to comply latest Water Supply (water quality) regulations. 1.To provide Portsmouth Water with a courier services, sampling bottles, crates and analytical services. For the avoidance of doubt, this shall not include providing any sampling activities. 2. Accredited at all times to ISO17025 and DWTS and able to demonstrate UKAS Demonstration Scope 3 To report all analysis results within the required timeframe.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract is is 5 years (60 months), with an optional extension period of up to a further a 5 years (60 months). The optional extension will be at Portsmouth Water's discretion and will be dependent on the volume and throughput of work available, and Contractor performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004761-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £385,772 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH WATER |
| Additional buyers | PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | HAVANT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO9 1LG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Havant |
| Electoral ward | Havant St Faith's |
| Westminster constituency | Havant |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ35 South Hampshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH EAST WATER SCIENTIFIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004761-2026
- 13 Dec 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040327-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/
- http://www.southeastwater.co.uk
- https://Portsmouthwater.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1007667933
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Havant:-Laboratory-services./RGU5F8M59H

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