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Legionella Management Services at 47 Council properties owned by Fareham Borough Council

FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

Fareham Borough Council has completed its procurement process for Legionella Management Services at 47 council properties. This contract involves routine management of water systems, including risk assessments in 2026 and 2028, to mitigate legionella bacteria risk across properties ranging from small allotments to larger housing complexes. The procurement falls under the 'Water-treatment work' category (CPV code 45232430) and is situated in Fareham, England, postcode PO16 7AZ. The process utilised a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to Arkwood Limited. The contractual service period runs from April 2025 through March 2032, with a total value of £165,422.50.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations specialising in water systems management and compliance services. Arkwood Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, secured the contract, highlighting the potential for smaller businesses within this industry to successfully compete in public procurement. SMEs with expertise in environmental health and safety services, particularly those involved in water treatment and risk assessment, are well-suited for such opportunities, given the contract’s specific requirements and the long-term engagement it offers.

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Notice Title

Legionella Management Services at 47 Council properties owned by Fareham Borough Council

Notice Description

The council owns 48 properties ranging from small allotment buildings to large, sheltered housing complex. These require routine management of the water systems to maintain quality and to manage the risk from the legionella bacteria. This contract is to carry the routine serving from April 2025 to March 2030 and to undertake full water systems risk assessments for each site in 2026 and 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef861e4-4b49-49f8-bc41-5131a5d809bc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,422 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,422 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO16 7AZ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Fareham Town
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARKWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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