---
title: "Proficiency Testing Materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ea2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# Proficiency Testing Materials

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ea2

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Proficiency Testing Materials," falling under the Laboratory services category. The contract, with the identification code CT1481, was conducted without prior publication using a direct award procedure. This contract pertains to the delivery location region UKM75, corresponding to Edinburgh. The procurement process adhered to the legal basis of the European Directive 2014/24/EU, and the award notification was finalised on 9 April 2026. The contract, valued at £143,870, was signed on 12 March 2026 with LGC as the supplier. This procurement process highlights the buyer's requirement for services under the public sector through a specific and targeted procurement method.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services or proficiency testing materials. Companies that can efficiently supply testing materials and have experience working with regional or local authorities, like The City of Edinburgh Council, may find opportunities in similar projects. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), despite not having participated in this particular tender, could be prime candidates for future procurements, especially if they possess niche capabilities in the laboratory services sector. The procurement underscores the potential for businesses to leverage expertise in specialised testing services in the public sector, promoting sustained industry engagement and expansion.

## Notice

Award of contract for Proficiency Testing Materials

### Procurement Information

Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032229-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £143,870 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032229-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827700
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

## Provenance

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