---
title: "Drinking Water Quality Data Management System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000680600"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000680600.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-01-24"
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# Drinking Water Quality Data Management System

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000680600

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently completed a procurement process for a Drinking Water Quality Data Management System, which is critical in ensuring the ongoing provision of accurate and up-to-date information regarding drinking water quality in Scotland. The contract, awarded to Exception Ltd, was placed through an open procurement method and is valued at £858,560. The contract was signed on 5th January 2022 and is part of the services category, specifically aimed at enhancing environmental protection within the public sector. This procurement falls under the jurisdiction of Edinburgh, UK, and relates to the country's national water quality regulatory framework.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in technological services and data management systems, particularly those experienced in the water quality sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative digital solutions for environmental monitoring and reporting would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Companies looking to expand their footprint within the public sector can benefit from engaging with the Scottish Government, given their focus on ensuring the safety and reliability of drinking water across the region.

## Notice

The Scottish Government had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a replacement Drinking Water Quality Data Management System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Drinking Water Quality Regulator (DWQR) is the independent regulator of drinking water for Scotland and is assisted by the Drinking Water Quality Division (DWQD) of the Scottish Government, which aims to provide assurance to the public that drinking water in Scotland is safe to drink. The DWQR relies on the availability of accurate, complete and up to date information on drinking water quality in order to fulfil her statutory obligations, report back to Scottish Ministers and ensure DWQR's business continuity. The design and delivery of a replacement system is required to ensure the ongoing provision of accurate water quality data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438526 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £858,560 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438526

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438526
  Drinking Water Quality Data Management System - The Scottish Government had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a replacement Drinking Water Quality Data Management System.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680600

## Provenance

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