Buyer Name: Norfolk County Council
Buyer Address: County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, UKH15, NR1 2DH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Che Metcalf
Contact Email: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Norfolk County Council
Buyer Address: County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, UKH15, NR1 2DH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Che Metcalf
Contact Email: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. Norfolk County Council is required to test the water quality of groundwaters, surface waters and landfill leachates in and around landfill sites for which it is responsible. The sampling is carried out by Norfolk County Council officers in accordance with a predetermined schedule. The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide the testing services.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054185-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 500,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 600,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-11-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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"riskDetails": "The bill of quantities contains the expected testing schedule. However, if circumstances dictate, volumes and frequencies may fluctuate.\nPlease note Norfolk County Council has joined the government\u0027s Devolution Priority Programme. This process has the potential to lead to the establishment of a county combined authority\nfor Norfolk and Suffolk, with strategic powers, headed by an elected mayor. A consultation is under way.\nGovernment has also invited participation by Norfolk in Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk.\nOne of these changes could happen without the other.\nThe contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Norfolk County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor.",
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