---
title: "Provision of public analyst food examiner and analyst services."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000643646"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-15"
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# Provision of public analyst food examiner and analyst services.

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000643646

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## Summary

West Lothian Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of public analyst food examiner and analyst services." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to enhance the environmental health and trading standards in West Lothian, UK. The tender is currently active, with bids due by 15th March 2021 at 12:00 GMT. A contract will be awarded following the bid opening scheduled for the same day at 14:00 GMT. The successful bidder will cater to the council's requirement for chemical and microbiological testing of food, drink, and water, in compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and related regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food safety and environmental health sectors, particularly those with expertise in laboratory testing and analysis. Companies equipped to fulfil the technical and financial criteria, such as experience with official regulatory standards and insurances, will find this a suitable challenge. Businesses with prior experience in similar services and possessing the necessary certifications, like UKAS accreditation, may especially benefit from this contract, enabling growth in public service sectors.

## Notice

West Lothian Council's Environmental Health and Trading Standards Services have a requirement for a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to provide public analyst and food examiner services in West Lothian.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract provision is required for purpose of chemical and microbiological testing of food, drink and water samples. This is part of the regulatory function of Environmental Health & Trading Standards service and the Council is legally required to appoint a Public Analyst (Food Safety Act 1990, Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations (2006). It is envisaged that the contract will be awarded to a single service provider.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period(s) of up to a further 24 months in total

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406685 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406685

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406685
  Provision of public analyst food examiner and analyst services. - West Lothian Council's Environmental Health and Trading Standards Services have a requirement for a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to provide public analyst and food examiner services in West Lothian.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643646
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules

## Provenance

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