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02 Jun 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

Thirteen Housing Group Ltd, based in Middlesbrough, Co Durham, has completed the award stage for a public procurement contract titled "Water Management & Legionella Testing." The contract falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services with additional classifications in monitoring and control services and composition and purity testing and analysis. The procurement process followed a selective method under a restricted procedure, targeting services to be delivered in locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The contract, awarded to Hartlepool Borough Council Consultancy Services, is valued at £350,000 and spans from 21st May 2026 to 14th May 2031. The procurement process culminated with the award notice published on 2nd June 2026, following the tender period that ended on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing technical testing and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in water management and compliance testing. While the procurement specifically included a restricted procedure, the value and duration of this contract can support long-term strategic growth for qualified service providers. Businesses equipped with the expertise to ensure compliance with legislation around water risk assessments and testing will likely find this tender advantageous. Despite not being marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, this contract's magnitude and complex requirements make it a lucrative opportunity for established firms in this sector looking to expand their portfolios and engage in significant governmental partnerships.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Water Management & Legionella Testing - AWARD

Notice Description

Thirteen Group require a suitably qualified contractor to conduct water risk assessments and subsequent testing of water temperatures and water faucets to ensure compliance with current legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88e21455-b38a-452c-9cae-8c91ba061c88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2588ad6f-42e5-4ad1-9898-50f9522df4ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 14 May 2031 4-5 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
THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CO DURHAM
Postcode
TS2 1QG
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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