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title: "Private Water Supply sampling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d51f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Private Water Supply sampling

Buyer: LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d51f

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## Summary

Lichfield District Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Private Water Supply Sampling." This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through a limited competition method, below the threshold. The contract involves scheduling and performing water sampling at various sites, ensuring the analysis of a comprehensive range of parameters. The operation encompasses the transportation and reporting of the samples, delivered within the UK's 'West Midlands' region (UKG2). The contract, identified by LDC-386, was signed on 20th July 2026, commenced on 27th July 2026, and is set to conclude by 26th July 2029, with an optional one-year extension available.

This tender presents a growth opportunity, primarily for businesses experienced in water distribution and related services. Organisations capable of managing logistics and analytical services related to water sampling could find this contract beneficial. Northumbrian Water Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, indicating the type of business well-suited for this tender. Companies with expertise in environmental testing and regulatory compliance will also find relevant opportunities to collaborate or compete in this public procurement sphere.

## Notice

Scheduling and carrying out sampling at sites on behalf of the council at the desired frequency and completing the associated analysis for the complete range of parameters required for each site at the frequency required for each site, to include transportation of samples and reports of analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071154-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,531 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS13 6YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Stowe |
| Westminster constituency | Lichfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 10:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071154-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071154-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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