---
title: "Procurement of Laboratory Testing Services for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c950"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-26"
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# Procurement of Laboratory Testing Services for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c950

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council has successfully awarded a contract for laboratory testing services related to public safety and regulatory compliance for the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority. The procurement pertains to the services sector, specifically under the classification of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. With contract signing occurring on 25th June 2025, the procurement process has reached the awarding stage, having concluded the tender phase earlier this year, with Hampshire County Council selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in laboratory and consultancy services, particularly those focused on environmental health, food safety, and public health safety. Such businesses can benefit from collaborating with regional authorities like East Suffolk Council and Hampshire County Council, fortifying their presence in the industry. Large-scale or established testing laboratories are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, securing long-term contracts and expanding their portfolio in public sector consulting and testing services. The contract's active status denotes the potential for continued service provision in regulatory compliance and testing, with no options for renewal stated, fostering stable business relations until the expiry in 2030.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council (ESC) is steadfastly committed to upholding the highest standards of public safety and regulatory compliance through the implementation of robust food safety and environmental health measures. To ensure adherence to relevant legislation, we necessitate a dependable testing service capable of providing a thorough and accurate analysis of various samples.As such ESC is seeking to procure comprehensive analytical testing services for a broad spectrum of products, encompassing food safety, environmental health, and public health samples. Further detail in the specification in Appendix A outlines the essential requirements and considerations for selecting an official laboratory partner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Suffolk Council (ESC) is steadfastly committed to upholding the highest standards of public safety and regulatory compliance through the implementation of robust food safety and environmental health measures. To ensure adherence to relevant legislation, we necessitate a dependable testing service capable of providing a thorough and accurate analysis of various samples.As such ESC is seeking to procure comprehensive analytical testing services for a broad spectrum of products, encompassing food safety, environmental health, and public health samples. Further detail in the specification in Appendix A outlines the essential requirements and considerations for selecting an official laboratory partner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035345-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,527,122 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035345-2025
- 5 Feb 2025 at 16:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003871-2025
- 28 Jan 2025 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002854-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040842-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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