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    26-007F National Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of Laboratory Services

    Uisce Éireann

    26-007F National Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of Laboratory Services

    1. Competition notice published

      Sep 25, 9:06 AMSeptember 25, 2026 9:06 AM

    2. Questions deadline

      Oct 2, 11:00 AMOctober 2, 2026 11:00 AM

    3. Qualification deadline

      Oct 16, 11:00 AMOctober 16, 2026 11:00 AM

    Brief

    Tender search/Uisce Éireann/26-007F National Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of Laboratory Services
    Brief

    Laboratorietjenester

    Uisce Éireann needs laboratory services for a national multi-supplier framework agreement over 3 years. The services are divided into three lots: Lot 1 for Potable Water Laboratory Testing Services, Lot 2 for Wastewater Laboratory Testing Services, and Lot 3 for Contingency outsourcing of Laboratory Testing Services for both drinking water and wastewater. For Lots 1 and 2, services may include sampling and testing, collection and testing, or testing only, covering planned, unplanned, and emergency scenarios, as well as additional services like process optimisation and commissioning. For Lot 3, the services are for contingency and surge testing to maintain continuity during equipment failure, accreditation loss, or capacity constraints. Successful tenderers may be allocated as preferred suppliers for one or more geographical regions.

    About the bid

      Uisce Eireann is seeking to establish a high-quality sampling and or analysis service to achieve efficiencies in all commercial laboratory contractual arrangements, to meet regulatory requirements, and to protect public health. These services will be sub-divided into Three (3) Lots described below as Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3. Applicants may apply for one, some or all Lots. For Lots 1, 2 and 3 the successful tenderers may be allocated as preferred supplier for a Geographical Region or Regions on the basis of their tenders and there may be a limit on the number of Regions for which a single supplier achieves preferred supplier status. It is anticipated that Uisce Eireann will enter into separate framework agreements for each of the following Lots: Lot 1 - Potable Water Laboratory Testing Services. Uisce Eireann require potable water laboratory testing services for the following sampling categories: • PLANNED (Drinking Water Directive – Schedule 1 and Schedule 2) • UNPLANNED (Investigative; Short term requests e.g. EPA) • EMERGENCY. For each of the categories above, Uisce Eireann may require a combination of Sampling and Testing services (i.e. taking the sample, transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting), a Collection and Testing service (i.e. collection of sample(s) from a designated collection point(s), transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting) and Testing Only (receipt of samples delivered to the suppliers laboratory analysis and reporting). With regards to the PLANNED, UNPLANNED, and EMERGENCY categories, Uisce Eireann may also require sampling and/or testing of raw water (i.e. ground water or surface water), and In-Process Water (i.e. samples taken from locations within the treatment process). Additional Services may be procured through the course of the framework to facilitate various investigative activities including but not limited to the following areas of work:- • Process Optimisation • Process Proving / Commissioning These additional services may be PLANNED or UNPLANNED in nature. Lot 2: Provision of Wastewater Laboratory Testing Services. Uisce Eireann require wastewater laboratory testing services for the following sampling categories: • PLANNED (Wastewater Regulatory Sampling Plans ) • UNPLANNED (Investigative; Short term requests e.g. EPA) • EMERGENCY. For each of the categories above, Uisce Eireann may require a combination of Sampling and Testing services (i.e. taking the sample, transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting), a Collection and Testing service (i.e. collection of sample(s) from a designated collection point(s), transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting) and Testing Only (receipt of samples delivered to the suppliers laboratory analysis and reporting). The applicant should also have the capability to undertake analysis of samples from saline waters. With regards to the PLANNED, UNPLANNED, and EMERGENCY categories, Uisce Eireann may also require sampling and/or testing of In-Process Wastewater (i.e. samples taken from locations within the treatment process). Additional Services may be procured through the course of the framework to facilitate various investigative activities including but not limited to the following areas of work:- • Process Optimisation • Process Proving / Commissioning • Flow and Load Surveys • Sludge Testing These additional services may be PLANNED or UNPLANNED in nature. Lot 3: Provision of Contingency outsourcing of Laboratory Testing Services. Uisce Eireann require the provision of Drinking Water and Wastewater contingency and surge laboratory testing services to maintain continuity during equipment failure, accreditation loss, or capacity constraints.

      Contact phone
      1800 278 278
      Contact email
      tenders@water.ie
      Address
      Webworks, Eglinton Street, Cork, T12YHR3 Cork

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    Contracting authority
    Uisce Éireann
    Title
    26-007F National Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of Laboratory Services
    Type
    CompetitionFramework agreementPrequalification
    Main code
    71900000Laboratory services
    Supplemental codes
    71620000Analysis services71700000Monitoring and control services90711500Environmental monitoring other than for construction90715000Pollution investigation services90733100Surface water pollution monitoring or control services
    Estimated value
    €0.00
    Duration
    3 years

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