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SCC - TC13 Water Management Services to Public Buildings within the City of Southend on Sea

SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Apr 2025 at 07:31

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 18:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea City Council is conducting a procurement process for water management services, including Legionella Control, for various public buildings and delegated sites within the city. This initiative is part of an open procedure and has been compartmentalised into two lots. Lot 1 focuses on Risk Assessments and regular water testing for council properties, while Lot 2 involves managing the water feature at City Beach Marine Parade. The procurement aims to secure contracts under the JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition, with a total estimated value of £780,000. This procurement is at the award stage, and Northumbrian Water Ltd has been awarded the contract for Lot 1. The tender process initially commenced on 15th November 2024, and bids were expected by 17th December 2024.

This tender provides substantial potential for business growth, especially for companies specialising in water hygiene management and technical testing services. Firms adept in handling large-scale water treatment and compliance with ACOP L8 standards are well-suited for such projects. The awarded contracts offer considerable revenue opportunities and the prospect of long-term engagement with the Southend-on-Sea City Council. Given the specific nature of the services required, businesses with expertise in managing public infrastructure and maintaining environmental health standards are particularly encouraged to pursue similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

SCC - TC13 Water Management Services to Public Buildings within the City of Southend on Sea

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake regular water hygiene testing (Legionella Control) in accordance with the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8 to public buildings, facilities and delegated sites (including schools and community resource buildings). This procurement process has been divided into 2 Lots; Lot 1 - is for the appointment of a qualified and experienced contractor to carry out Risk Assessments, regular water sampling and testing, and treatment and remedial works required to the Council's public buildings including toilets, parks, ponds and fountains in accordance with the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8. These services will be appointed under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council will be appointing one service provider for this Lot. Lot 2 - is for the appointment of a qualified and experienced contractor to carry out daily site service visits between 1st March to 31st October and twice weekly between 1st November to 28th February to the outdoor interactive water feature at City Beach Marine Parade in accordance with the PWTAG Code of Practice and the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8. This service will include a 1 hour call out requirement to quickly resolve operational failures. These services will be carried out under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council will be appointing one service provider for this Lot.

Lot Information

Lot 1 TC13a Water Hygiene Management Services to Public and Delegated Buildings within the City of Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake regular water hygiene testing (Legionella Control) in accordance with the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8 to public buildings, facilities and delegated sites (including schools and community resource buildings). Lot 1 - is for the appointment of a qualified and experienced contractor to carry out Risk Assessments, regular water sampling and testing, and treatment and remedial works required to the Council's public buildings including toilets, parks, ponds and fountains in accordance with the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8. These services will be appointed under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council will be appointing one service provider for this Lot.

Renewal: The duration of this contract is 4 years (until 31st March 2029) with an option to extend for a further 2 years (until 31st March 2031).

Lot 2 TC13b Water Hygiene Testing and Functional Control of City Beach Fountain, Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake regular water hygiene testing (Legionella Control) in accordance with the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8 to public buildings, facilities and delegated sites (including schools and community resource buildings). Lot 2 - is for the appointment of a qualified and experienced contractor to carry out daily site service visits between 1st March to 31st October and twice weekly between 1st November to 28th February to the outdoor interactive water feature at City Beach Marine Parade in accordance with the PWTAG Code of Practice and the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8. This service will include a 1 hour call out requirement to quickly resolve operational failures. These services will be carried out under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council will be appointing one service provider for this Lot.

Renewal: The duration of this contract is 4 years (until 31st March 2029) with an option to extend for a further 2 years (until 31st March 2031).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b721
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017785-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementadvisors@southend.gov.uk, procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702215000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER

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