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title: "Tender for the provision of Laboratory analysis of water samples taken from two closed landfill sites in Herefordshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a24"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# Tender for the provision of Laboratory analysis of water samples taken from two closed landfill sites in Herefordshire

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a24

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "Tender for the provision of Laboratory analysis of water samples taken from two closed landfill sites in Herefordshire." This procurement, located in the UK (region UKG11), falls under the laboratory services industry category and involved analysing water samples from landfill sites in Stretton Sugwas and Strangford. The contract, awarded on 1st May 2025 and active as of the 21st May 2025, has a gross value of £29,481.84. The procurement method used was limited competition, specifically designed for below-threshold considerations. The contract is set to run until 21st April 2026, with potential extensions up to April 2028, highlighting its long-term implications for involved parties.

The award of this contract to SOCOTEC UK LIMITED presents significant opportunities for related businesses, particularly those in the environmental and laboratory analysis sectors, to grow. Companies offering ancillary services like courier and logistical support between Herefordshire and laboratory facilities could also find valuable collaboration opportunities. Moreover, businesses experienced in dealing with government contracts and environmental analysis will find this tender suits their capabilities well, potentially allowing them to leverage their expertise in dealing with complex water samples and regulatory compliance requirements. The successful provision of such services could pave the way for further engagements and contracts within this sector, particularly with sub-central government authorities like Herefordshire Council.

## Notice

Provide routine Water Laboratory Analysis for samples taken at two closed landfill sites in Herefordshire; Stretton Sugwas and Strangford. This will include the courier service from Herefordshire to the laboratory. The water samples will include; surface water, ground water and landfill leachate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023697-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,481 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 10:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023697-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023697-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.socotec.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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