Sampling and Analysis of Private Water Supplies in County Wexford

Summary

The tender concerns compliance and occasional investigative sampling and laboratory analysis of drinking water from private and group water supplies in County Wexford. The appointed laboratory or subcontracted laboratory must be accredited by INAB or an equivalent body for all relevant parameters, and must report results to Wexford County Council monthly. The service is expected to cover approximately 170 entities, with up to 15 additional schemes potentially added during 2026. Each scheme normally requires two check samples per year, while some schemes may require additional check or audit samples. The work must comply with the European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations 2023, including the required analytical level and limits of detection. The submission deadline is 23 September 2026.