Scope
Reference
CPG/12476/2025
Description
Analysis of water samples should be performed in a UKAS-accredited (or local equivalent) laboratory with the current ISO standard methods for detection and enumeration included within the scope of accreditation. The laboratory should also take part in a water microbiology proficiency testing scheme (such as that run by Public Health England (PHE) or an equivalent scheme accredited to ISO 17043). Alternative quantitative testing methods may be used as long as they have been validated using ISO 17994 and meet the required sensitivity and specificity
Total value (estimated)
- £160,000 excluding VAT
- £160,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1 years subject satisfactory performance
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services
Contract locations
- KE - Kenya
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
a. water samples should be performed in a UKAS-accredited (or local equivalent) laboratory with the current ISO standard methods for detection and enumeration included within the scope of accreditation
b. The laboratory should also take part in a water microbiology proficiency testing scheme (such as that run by Public Health England (PHE) or an equivalent scheme accredited to ISO 17043)
c. The testing will need to be compliant to KS EAS 12:2018 Natural Water Specification
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 July 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 August 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 September 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 12 June 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Commercial | Cost |
Weighting description
Technical =60% of which 10% is allocated to Social value. Commercial = 40%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
potential suppliers identified
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
South Africa
Contact name: Thabang Mokoena
Email: Thabangmokoena@rocketmail.com
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Organisation type: Public authority - central government