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title: "Water Sampling Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822911"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Water Sampling Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822911

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council, a regional/local authority, recently completed the procurement process for a "Water Sampling Service" contract, focusing on environmental protection. The contract, valued at GBP 292,384, encompasses the collection, testing, and reporting of water samples from various locations within the Scottish Borders, UKM91 region. Initially announced on 10th February 2026, with an extended submission deadline to 20th March 2026, this open procedure tender culminated in a contract awarded to Scottish Water Scientific Services. The procurement focused on service delivery, classified under CPV 90733000, and moved from a tender stage to being awarded on 6th May 2026, with the contract officially signed on 30th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth within the environmental services sector, specifically for large-scale businesses capable of meeting the comprehensive needs of council water safety regulations. Given the procurement's emphasis on service quality (40%) and price (60%), businesses specialising in laboratory testing and environmental compliance are well-suited to compete in future tenders. By ensuring capabilities in electronic submissions and adhering to community benefits provisions, businesses can position themselves to meet public sector demands effectively and sustainably.

## Notice

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to provide a water sampling service comprising the collection of samples from various locations, laboratory testing and reporting, to ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory obligations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to provide a water sampling service comprising the collection of samples from various locations, laboratory testing and reporting, to ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory obligations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555303 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Next tender to be published in February 2031 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £292,384 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTTISH WATER SCIENTIFIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555303
- 9 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551292
- 10 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549194

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=15
  17th February 2026 - Appendix O - Data Protection Schedule - 1001541 (for info)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=14
  10th February 2026 - Appendix N - Performance Management Plan 1001541 (for info)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=8
  10th February 2026 - Appendix H -Community Benefit Contract Plan (to be completed)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=9
  10th February 2026 - Appendix I - Fair Work First 1001541 (to be completed)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=10
  10th February 2026 - Appendix J - Supplier Document Checklist - 1001541 (to be completed)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=11
  10th February 2026 - Appendix K - Community Benefit Guidance 1.0
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=12
  10th February 2026 - Appendix L - Contract Specification - Water Sampling 1001541
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=13
  10th February 2026 - Appendix M - Standard SBC T&C's for the Purchase of Goods and or Services 1.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=1
  10th February 2026 - Appendix A - Pricing & Sample Types 1001541 (to be completed)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=2
  10th February 2026 - Appendix B - Tender Information & Instructions (to be completed)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=3
  10th February 2026 - Appendix C - Technical Questions (to be completed)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=4
  10th February 2026 - Appendix D - 4C.1.2 Technical Experience (to be completed)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=5
  10th February 2026 - Appendix E- Bidder Relevant Contract Climate Change Plan (to be completed)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=6
  10th February 2026 - Appendix F - Forms & Declarations (to be completed)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549194&idx=7
  10th February 2026 - Appendix G -Freedom of Information Form (to be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549194
  Water Sampling Service - Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to provide a water sampling service comprising the collection of samples from various locations, laboratory testing and reporting, to ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory obligations.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555303
  Water Sampling Service - Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to provide a water sampling service comprising the collection of samples from various locations, laboratory testing and reporting, to ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory obligations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822911
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/espd/authority/requests/generator/start.aspx?reqid=8fdab07e-b27c-4e95-b97d-ee5885119489&docid=null

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