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title: "Award of Private Water & Landfill Water Sampling Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606134"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
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# Award of Private Water & Landfill Water Sampling Contract

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606134

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Private Water & Landfill Water Sampling" contract, aimed at securing laboratory services for comprehensive chemical analysis and bacteriological examinations necessary for compliance with statutory obligations. This contract, classified under "services" in the environmental sector, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 24th February 2020. The contract duration is set for an initial period of 2 years, with an option for a 1-year extension. Interested parties are advised to prepare their bids in advance, considering the necessary compliance and documentation requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services and environmental assessments, particularly those with UKAS accreditation and expertise in water quality analysis. Companies in the environmental services sector, particularly those focused on water testing, environmental compliance, and scientific consulting, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it also underscores the importance of community benefits and sustainability in procurement practices. Participating in this tender not only paves the way for expanding business operations but also enhances corporate social responsibility through engagement in community-focused projects.

## Notice

This is an award notice. The Council required the provision of a private water and landfill water sampling laboratory service to fulfil it statutory obligations. The requirement consists of comprehensive chemical analysis, bacteriological examination and a scientific advice service for drinking water. Also, as part of the Council's license conditions for operating its landfill sites there is a requirement to chemically test leachate, groundwater and surface water to check that they are within set chemical parameters. The contract duration is for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year.

### Lot Information

Private Water Sampling

This is an award notice. Current legislation requires the Council to monitor Private Water supplies which is undertaken by monitoring and sampling these supplies. There is a requirement therefore to put in place a contract for the provision of laboratory services covering comprehensive chemical analysis, bacteriological examination and a scientific advice service for drinking water. This will be for chemical analysis and microbiological examination of water samples in accordance with the requirements of The Water (Scotland) Act 1980 ("the Act"), The Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2006 ("the 2006 Regulations") and The Water Intended for Human Consumption (Private Supplies) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 ("the 2017 Regulations"). A UKAS accredited laboratory is required to carry out all of the chemical analysis on the samples the Council submits for testing as part of this contract.

Renewal: Will be tendered at end of contract duration

Landfill Water Sampling

As part of the Council's license conditions for operating its landfill sites there is a requirement to chemically test leachate, groundwater and surface water to check that they are within set chemical parameters. The legislation that relating to this Permit requirement for operating a Landfill is The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (as amended). A UKAS accredited laboratory is required to carry out all of the chemical analysis on the surface water, groundwater and leachate samples that the Council submits for testing as part this contract.

Renewal: will be tendered at end of contract duration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384442 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Review of contract as per the end date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,295 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH WATER |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead |
| Westminster constituency | Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384442
- 23 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378258

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378258
  Private Water & Landfill Water Sampling - The Council requires the provision of a private water and landfill water sampling laboratory service to fulfil it statutory obligations. The requirement consists of comprehensive chemical analysis, bacteriological examination and a scientific advice service for drinking water. Also, as part of the Council's license conditions for operating its landfill sites there is a requirement to chemically test leachate, groundwater and surface water to check that they are within set chemical parameters. The contract duration is for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384442
  Award of Private Water & Landfill Water Sampling Contract - This is an award notice. The Council required the provision of a private water and landfill water sampling laboratory service to fulfil it statutory obligations. The requirement consists of comprehensive chemical analysis, bacteriological examination and a scientific advice service for drinking water. Also, as part of the Council's license conditions for operating its landfill sites there is a requirement to chemically test leachate, groundwater and surface water to check that they are within set chemical parameters. The contract duration is for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606134
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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