---
title: "Provision of a Proficiency Testing Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781955"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY"
published: "2025-02-17"
---

# Provision of a Proficiency Testing Scheme

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781955

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## Summary

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has finalised a contracting process titled "Provision of a Proficiency Testing Scheme" within the environmental protection industry. The tender, valued at £80,000, sought a laboratory capable of providing on-site proficiency testing primarily for Central Scotland. Initiated on 30th October 2024 and awarded on 17th February 2025, the contract was awarded to LGC, a supplier classified as an SME. The procurement followed an open procedure and involved an electronic and written submission method. Key dates included the tender closing on 29th November 2024 and the contract commencement on 6th January 2025, with a primary period slated to end on 5th January 2028, and an optional extension clause.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services and proficiency testing to engage with public sector contracts and grow their operations. SMEs, in particular, may find this contract a suitable match due to the procurement's focus on independent assessment and accreditation of selected samples. Moreover, the inclusion of electronic submission and renewal options could streamline participation and provide extended engagement opportunities for competent suppliers. The transparency and structured communication provided by SEPA further enhance the favourable business environment for potential bidders.

## Notice

laboratory to provide proficiency testing on site

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For a laboratory to independently assess selected samples for accreditation

Renewal: optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524095 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY |
| Locality | HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 4WQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Mossend and Holytown |
| Westminster constituency | Airdrie and Shotts |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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

- 17 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524095
- 30 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517228

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517228&idx=3
  13th November 2024 - Appendix A Document mentioned in ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517228&idx=1
  30th October 2024 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517228&idx=2
  30th October 2024 - Terms and Conditions for Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517228
  Provision of a Proficiency Testing Scheme - laboratory to provide proficiency testing on site
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524095
  Provision of a Proficiency Testing Scheme - laboratory to provide proficiency testing on site

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781955

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