Scope
Description
This contract shall provide a comprehensive External Proficiency Testing Scheme (EPTS) services across a range of specific testing disciplines UKAS schedules of accreditation and including the onboarding of new laboratory methodologies. This will include the design, coordination, and delivery of interlaboratory comparisons, as well as the provision of detailed statistical analysis and reporting on the outcomes.
Lot 4. Waste Water Microbiology (Gelvin Grange Laboratory):
Description
Lot 4: Waste Water Microbiology (Gelvin Grange Laboratory): Surface Waste/Bathing Water microbiological testing..
Lot 5. Cryptosporidium Testing (Gelvin Grange Laboratory)
Description
Lot 5: Cryptosporidium Testing (Gelvin Grange Laboratory) - The supplier shall provide proficiency testing for Cryptosporidium in potable, surface, ground, and raw water at Gelvin Grange Laboratory.
Lot 7. Cryptosporidium laboratory (Gelvin Grange)
Description
Lot 7: Cryptosporidium laboratory (Gelvin Grange); The supplier shall provide proficiency testing for the detection and enumeration of coliphages and Legionella in drinking/potable water at Gelvin Grange Laboratory.
Lot 8. Waste Water Chemistry (Gelvin Grange Laboratory).
Description
Lot 8: Waste Water Chemistry (Gelvin Grange Laboratory). - The supplier shall provide proficiency testing for chemical analysis of wastewater, surface waters, groundwaters, and industrial effluents at Gelvin Grange Laboratory.
Lot 9. Clean Water Chemistry (Westland House Laboratory)
Description
Lot 9: Clean Water Chemistry (Westland House Laboratory) - The supplier shall provide proficiency testing for chemical analysis of potable, surface, and groundwaters at Westland House Laboratory.
Contract 1. Lot 4: Waste Water Microbiology (Gelvin Grange Laboratory)
Lots
Lot 4. Waste Water Microbiology (Gelvin Grange Laboratory):
Supplier
Contract value
- £6,048 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
31 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Three options to extend for up to twelve months each
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Different types of samples required for accreditation purposes
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
This contract is below the £5m threshold requirement.
Contract 2. Lot 5: Cryptosporidium Testing (Gelvin Grange Laboratory)
Lots
Lot 5. Cryptosporidium Testing (Gelvin Grange Laboratory)
Supplier
Contract value
- £98,640 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
31 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Three options to extend for up to twelve months each
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Different types of samples for accreditation purposes
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
This contract is below the £5m threshold requirement.
Contract 3. Lot 7: Cryptosporidium laboratory (Gelvin Grange)
Lots
Lot 7. Cryptosporidium laboratory (Gelvin Grange)
Supplier
Contract value
- £5,904 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
31 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Three options to extend for up to twelve months each
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Different types of samples for accreditation purposes
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
This contract is below the £5m threshold requirement
Contract 4. Lot 8: Waste Water Chemistry (Gelvin Grange Laboratory)
Lots
Lot 8. Waste Water Chemistry (Gelvin Grange Laboratory).
Supplier
Contract value
- £59,034 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
31 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Three options to extend for up to twelve months each
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Different types of samples for accreditation purposes
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
This contract is below the £5m threshold requirement
Contract 5. Lot 9: Clean Water Chemistry (Westland House Laboratory)
Lots
Lot 9. Clean Water Chemistry (Westland House Laboratory)
Supplier
Contract value
- £259,110 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
31 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Three options to extend for up to twelve months each
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Different types of samples for accreditation purposes
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
This contract is below the £5m threshold requirement
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
LGC (Teddington) Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPP-9137-CWQL
1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green
Bury
BL9 0AP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 4: Waste Water Microbiology (Gelvin Grange Laboratory)
Contract 2. Lot 5: Cryptosporidium Testing (Gelvin Grange Laboratory)
Contract 3. Lot 7: Cryptosporidium laboratory (Gelvin Grange)
Contract 4. Lot 8: Waste Water Chemistry (Gelvin Grange Laboratory)
Contract 5. Lot 9: Clean Water Chemistry (Westland House Laboratory)
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ
Westland Road
Belfast
BT14 6TE
United Kingdom
Email: sourcing@niwater.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government