Services-Framework-Lab Sample Couriers Service
- Published
- 17 February 2026
- Submission deadline
- 12 June 2026
- Estimated value
- £9,600,000
- Place of performance
- UKD
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 014158-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06545f
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 64120000Courier services
Description
United Utilities Laboratory Services require a courier service for the transportation of samples from sites across the Company to the central Laboratory at Lingley Mere (Warrington) on a daily basis. It is a requirement of OFWAT (The Water Services Regulation Authority) that the Company constantly undertakes analysis of water/waste water samples from various sample points throughout the North-West Region. Water Quality Officers, Network Owners, Wastewater Operatives, Trade Effluent Officers, Agricultural Advisors and Project Staff obtain the samples requiring analysis. Samples are left at drop off points for collection by the dedicated courier in a refrigerated van. Samples need to be transported under refrigerated conditions to ensure that they are maintained at a temperature of between 2 and 7 degrees centigrade. It is a requirement to maintain evidence that this has been achieved to enable United Utilities to adhere to regulatory requirements with respect to the transportation of accredited samples under the Environment Agency's Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTs), Drinking Water Test Specifications (DWTS) and ISO 17025. On collection, the courier takes the samples to a Sam…
Official publications
- FTS · 014158-2026 · 17 February 2026
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- The submission deadline is 12 June 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £9,600,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is United Utilities Water Limited (United Kingdom).
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