26-007F National Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of Laboratory Services
Uisce Éireann, Ireland’s national water utility, is establishing a multi-supplier framework for laboratory sampling, analysis and reporting services supporting drinking water and wastewater operations. The three lots cover potable water testing, wastewater testing, and contingency or surge testing to maintain continuity during equipment failure, loss of accreditation or capacity constraints. Suppliers may be required to collect or receive samples, transport them to laboratories, perform planned, investigative and emergency analyses, report results, and provide additional services such as process optimisation, commissioning, flow and load surveys, sludge testing, and analysis of saline waters. Services will support regulatory compliance, public health protection and investigative requirements across Ireland, with preferred suppliers potentially appointed for specific geographical regions. The framework duration and estimated value are not specified. The critical qualification requirement is not expressly stated in the available details, although laboratory accreditation is directly relevant because contingency arrangements may be triggered by accreditation loss.
Buyer: Uisce Éireann. Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 28 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: Not stated by the buyer
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: Ireland
- Procedure: Negotiated with prior call for competition
- Category: Laboratory services (71900000)
From the official notice
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 repor...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The buyer has not published a value.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
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Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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