--- title: "CC14543 Public analyst and food examiner laboratory services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821877" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821877" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821877.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821877.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-29" --- # CC14543 Public analyst and food examiner laboratory services Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821877 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821877) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821877.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of public analyst and food examiner laboratory services, with the tender ID CC14543. This open procurement process is vital for their Environmental Health Services, focusing on chemical and microbiological testing of food, drink, and water samples, in accordance with regulatory obligations. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and is expected to run until 31st March 2029, with potential renewals. Located in Livingston, Scotland (UKM78), the purchasing entity is seeking tenders under the category of general public services. Key dates include the submission deadline on 4th March 2026, with the evaluation of bids beginning immediately thereafter. The estimated contract value is £100,000, and the method of procurement follows an 'Open' procedure, requiring written submissions in English. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in laboratory analysis, particularly those with UKAS accreditation and the capacity to fulfil food and drink testing requirements as stipulated by the Food Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2013. For businesses that qualify as designated official control laboratories for food and feed controls, this contract offers a stable, long-term engagement with potential for renewal. Companies already familiar with the stringent financial and technical criteria will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Given the sizable assurance and liability coverage needed, only well-established enterprises with the appropriate expertise and professional indemnity will likely be competitive bidders, making this contract an attractive prospect for firms within the regulatory testing field. ## Notice West Lothian Council's Environmental Health 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 Service and the Authority is legally obligated to appoint a Public Analyst - Food Safety Act 1990, Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations (2006)). The council's Environmental Health therefore require a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to provide public analyst and food examiner services in West Lothian. It is envisaged that the contract will be awarded to a single service provider. Renewal: The council shall have the sole authority to offer an extension to contract for two periods of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548294 | | 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 | 29 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 - 29 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548294 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548294 CC14543 Public analyst and food examiner laboratory services - West Lothian Council's Environmental Health 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 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821877 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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