Check and Audit Laboratory Testing of Drinking Water on Small Private Supplies in County Kilkenny in 2026

Check and Audit Laboratory Testing of Drinking Water on Small Private Supplies in County Kilkenny in

Check and Audit Laboratory Testing of Drinking Water on Small Private Supplies in County Kilkenny in 2026

Kilkenny County Council_1185

## Summary Kilkenny County Council is procuring laboratory testing and audit services for drinking water on small private supplies in County Kilkenny. The contract covers technical analysis and consultancy to ensure water quality compliance for the 2026 period.

## Scope & Deliverables - Laboratory testing and auditing of drinking water samples from small private supplies. - Technical analysis and consultancy services related to water supply quality. - Implementation of green public procurement criteria focused on pollution prevention and control. - Performance of services within the South-East region of Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are detailed in the procurement document; bidders must review these for specific exclusion grounds. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the tender notice; refer to the procurement document for technical selection criteria. - Bidders must comply with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). - Participation is not reserved for specific social or economic groups.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €200,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 03 June 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 12 months. - Tender validity: 180 days. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Languages: English only. - Key documents: Prepare the tender according to the procurement document available at the provided link. - Additional information requests must be submitted by 26 May 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Tender opening will occur electronically on 03 June 2026 at 12:30 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for accredited laboratories with existing expertise in water quality analysis and private supply audits. - Opportunities: Aligns with strategic environmental goals; offers a clear, single-year engagement in a specific geographic region. - Risks: Value is estimated; actual workload may vary. Strict adherence to electronic submission formats and GPA requirements is critical to avoid exclusion.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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