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title: "Microbiological Laboratory Testing Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0589d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-14"
---

# Microbiological Laboratory Testing Framework

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589d8

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## Summary

The "Microbiological Laboratory Testing Framework" is a public procurement process initiated by Sunderland City Council, functioning as a sub-central government public authority. The contract has been awarded to Northumbrian Water Limited. This tender falls under the services category related to water pollution and covers regions within the United Kingdom, specifically UKC23. The procurement process is complete, following an open competition method below the threshold, culminating in a framework agreement without reopening competition. Key dates include the tender notice published on 18th August 2025 and the contract commencement on 1st December 2025, concluding on 30th November 2029. The gross contract value stands at £72,000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in microbiological testing services, particularly those focusing on water pollution. Companies capable of providing high-quality testing services without the need for additional competition are ideal candidates for similar opportunities. While the contract is under a single supplier framework, the emphasis on quality ensures that businesses that can maintain high standards have the potential to benefit. The procurement details indicate that the process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggesting that future tenders from Sunderland City Council in this domain may also welcome participation from SMEs, fostering growth in this niche market.

## Notice

Award Notice Microbiological Laboratory Testing Single supplier framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065053-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | £72,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 09:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065053-2025
- 18 Aug 2025 at 13:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049528-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065053-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049528-2025
  18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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