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Open Tender for the Provision of Scientific Testing Services (including chemical analytical, bacteriological examination)

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Deadline
14 days left
April 10, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
021818-2026
Value
£350,000
Location
Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 11, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 03, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 10, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 31, 2026

Budget
£350,000
Duration
49 months
Location
Southern Scotland
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender 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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

8 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (3)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific submission requirements are detailed in the provided text.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Must be a suitably qualified contractor.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Provision of a comprehensive Chemical Analytical and Bacteriological Examination service.
--Service must cover a range of tests including Air Pollution, Microbiology, Contaminated Land, Consumer Protection, Food Chemical and Water Quality & Safety.
--Services are priced on a test-by-test basis.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Value: 350000 EUR
--Duration: 49 months

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for scientific testing services is generally well-structured with clear objectives and a reasonable estimated value. However, it lacks specific details on evaluation criteria and submission procedures, impacting its overall completeness and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to open procedure and provides a CPV code. Deadlines are present, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the scope. No disputes are reported. Regulatory compliance is assumed but not explicitly detailed.

Clarity80/100

The description of services required is clear, outlining the scope of chemical analytical and bacteriological examination. Eligibility and technical capability requirements are generally stated, though specific measurable criteria are absent.

Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including estimated value, duration, and contract start date. However, crucial details such as specific submission requirements and evaluation criteria are missing, reducing the completeness of the documentation.

Missing evaluation criteria
No specific submission requirements detailed
Fairness85/100

The tender is open, and the estimated value is disclosed. The procedure is open, suggesting broad access. There are no apparent requirements tailored to specific companies. E-procurement is mentioned as a characteristic.

Practicality65/100

The tender mentions e-procurement as a characteristic, but specific e-submission details are not provided. Financing information is absent. The contract start date and duration are specified.

No e-submission details
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The dates provided are logically sequenced.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is not indicated as EU funded.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of services
Open procedure
Estimated value and duration specified
CPV code provided

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of specific submission requirements
Absence of sustainability considerations
Potential for a tight submission deadline

Recommendations

1. Provide detailed evaluation criteria.
2. Specify e-submission procedures and any other submission requirements.
3. Incorporate sustainability and innovation elements if applicable.

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