Planning

Scientific Testing Services (including chemical analytical, bacteriological examination)

  • South Lanarkshire Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076706

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05e7f0

Published 25 November 2025, 9:30am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

South Lanarkshire Council

Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Almada Street

Hamilton

ML3 0AA

Contact

Julie McAlpine

Email

julie.mcalpine@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1698454353

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM95 - South Lanarkshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=fd0f38ea-11dc-44d0-9a27-8431dea47007

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Scientific Testing Services (including chemical analytical, bacteriological examination)

Reference number

SLC/CE/25/062

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 90714500 - Environmental quality control services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of a comprehensive Chemical Analytical and Bacteriological Examination service throughout South Lanarkshire. This contract is being led by the Council’s Environmental Services Section.

Environmental Services carry out both proactive and reactive scientific analysis and bacteriological examination of a wide range of food, drinking water and certain environmental samples on behalf of the Council.

The service covers a range of tests including Air Pollution, Microbiology, Contaminated Land, Consumer Protection, Food Chemical and Water Quality & Safety.

These services are priced on a test-by-test basis.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £350,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 90700000 - Environmental services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM95 - South Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of a comprehensive Chemical Analytical and Bacteriological Examination service throughout South Lanarkshire. This contract is being led by the Council’s Environmental Services Section.

Environmental Services carry out both proactive and reactive scientific analysis and bacteriological examination of a wide range of food, drinking water and certain environmental samples on behalf of the Council.

The service covers a range of tests including Air Pollution, Microbiology, Contaminated Land, Consumer Protection, Food

Chemical and Water Quality & Safety.

These services are priced on a test-by-test basis.

The Contract will be awarded via open procedure on a single contractor basis where acceptable bids are received on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT).

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 March 2026


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=816136.

(SC Ref:816136)