Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc1-d77e-72de-ae6b-e64d1fd48f0e/microbiological-laboratory-testing-framework awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Microbiological Laboratory Testing Framework [Sunderland City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sunderland-city-council) Estimated value £72,000 Published 14 Oct 2025 Deadline Closed 15 Sept 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender ### Award Notice Microbiological Laboratory Testing Single supplier framework ## CPV classification Services related to water pollution Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0589d8-2025-10-14T10:28:35+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0589d8-2025-10-14T10:28:35+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileSunderland City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sunderland-city-council)[SectorMore Sewage, refuse, cleaning & environmental tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/sewage-refuse-cleaning-environmental) ## More tenders like this [Legionella Consultancy Services South Norfolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-10ba-7014-b1c1-016db3ffb9a8/legionella-consultancy-services)[CVG Close & Cleaning Contract 2027 - 2029 Clyde Valley Housing Association Limited 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-33da-7157-81c2-c436f876675c/cvg-close-cleaning-contract-2027-2029)[Scrap Metal, LAB (Lead Acid Batteries) and Abandoned Vehicles Collection, Transportation and Recycling Leeds City Council 33 days left 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5842-73c7-b50c-d3b4f7df419a/scrap-metal-lab-lead-acid-batteries-and-abandoned-vehicles-collection-transp)[Provision of Window Cleaning Services Nottingham Trent University 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5864-70da-bf83-bc4caf9b193f/provision-of-window-cleaning-services)[Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections Highland Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7b01-724d-9e1e-a712a0c8d8d3/provision-of-west-ardnamurchan-refuse-recycling-collections)[Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-82dd-7270-80b1-225a2de20cdb/bishop-auckland-college-cleaning-tender)