---
title: "Annual Water Analysis Services 2025-2028."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809877"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Annual Water Analysis Services 2025-2028.

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809877

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Annual Water Analysis Services 2025-2028," awarding the contract to SOCOTEC UK Ltd. This procurement initiative falls under the services category, specifically focused on general public services, and entails annual analysis of water and effluent to ensure compliance with PPC Permits. The procurement utilised an open procedure method, a transparent process that encouraged a broad range of submissions. The contract, valued at £55,700.76, commenced on 29 January 2026, covering multiple locations across Islay, Mull, Tiree, Coll, and Colonsay within the UKM region.

This tender represents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in water analysis and compliance consultancy. By actively engaging in similar procurement processes, companies can enhance their market position and foster relationships with public authorities like Argyll and Bute Council. Both large-scale firms and SMEs could potentially benefit from participating in future tenders, especially those that offer electronic submission options and adopt open procurement procedures, allowing for greater accessibility and competitiveness in public sector bidding.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council require an external contractor to complete annual analysis of ground / surface water, leachate and final trade effluent, to ensure compliance with site specific PPC Permits.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council require an external contractor to complete annual analysis of ground / surface water, leachate and final trade effluent, to ensure compliance with site specific PPC Permits

Renewal: At the end of the contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552550 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552550
- 10 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538928

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538928&idx=1
  10th September 2025 - Annual Water Analysis Services 2025-28 - ITQ v1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538928&idx=2
  10th September 2025 - ABC T&C's
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538928
  Annual Water Analysis Services 2025-2028. - Argyll and Bute Council require an external contractor to complete annual analysis of ground / surface water, leachate and final trade effluent, to ensure compliance with site specific PPC Permits.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552550
  Annual Water Analysis Services 2025-2028. - Argyll and Bute Council require an external contractor to complete annual analysis of ground / surface water, leachate and final trade effluent, to ensure compliance with site specific PPC Permits.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809877
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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