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title: "Tender for Laboratory analysis of samples taken from Private Water Supplies in Herefordshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd47"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-04"
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# Tender for Laboratory analysis of samples taken from Private Water Supplies in Herefordshire

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd47

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council has initiated an open tender for the provision of routine accredited laboratory analysis of samples taken from Private Water Supplies in Herefordshire, under the statutory duties of the Private Water Supplies Regulations 2016 and the Water Industry Act. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline of 25th April 2025 at 10:30 am. The specific services required include laboratory analysis and a courier service from Hereford to the laboratory. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, with the contract period spanning from 22nd May 2025 to 21st May 2028, and up to two potential one-year extensions. The tender falls under the services category, specifically "Laboratory services" (CPV: 71900000), and is managed as a below-threshold open competition.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services to secure a significant contract with Herefordshire Council. Companies with expertise in water quality analysis, possessing the necessary accreditations and capabilities to manage logistics in Hereford, would be well-suited to compete. The weighting criteria for the award consider cost (38%), quality (50%), and social value (12%), encouraging submissions from organisations that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and socially responsible services. Interested businesses should register their interest and access the tender documents via the provided electronic portal by the stated deadline.

## Notice

Tender for providing routine accredited laboratory analysis of samples taken from Private Water Supplies in Herefordshire Council in accordance with statutory duties under the Private Wate Supplies Regulations 2016 and the Water Industry Act. This tender does not include the taking of samples from the sample points, but does include the courier service from Hereford to the laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013065-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 May 2025 - 21 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 11:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013065-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013065-2025
  4th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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