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Legionella Water Management Contract

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 09:36

Tender

16 May 2025 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Legionella Water Management Contract," managed by West Dunbartonshire Council, is a completed tender concerning sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The contract is set in the West Dunbartonshire Area, United Kingdom, under CPV classification 90000000. The process follows an open procedure procurement method as per the legal framework 32014L0024, aimed to address statutory obligations for managing legionella bacteria in water systems. This contract began with a tender announcement on 16 May 2025, followed by an award on 17 June 2025, and was officially signed on 17 September 2025 valued at £560,000 with Envirocure Ltd as the successful supplier. The initial contract spans two years with options for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in environmental services and water management. Companies with a strong focus on compliance, sustainability, and quality service delivery may find this a noteworthy opportunity, given the rigorous award criteria prioritising service methodology and business continuity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Envirocure Ltd have successfully participated, demonstrating that the procurement process is accessible to smaller firms. Companies aiming to compete should ensure they meet the financial requirements and can demonstrate experience with similar projects to leverage future tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Legionella Water Management Contract

Notice Description

The contract is required to ensure we meet our statutory obligations under the Approved Code of Practice - 'The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems' (ACOPL8). The tender will cover the monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual inspections of water systems in the Council operational buildings. The proposal is to procure the works on an initial 2 year contract with an option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods,

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is required to ensure we meet our statutory obligations under the Approved Code of Practice - 'The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems' (ACOPL8). The tender will cover the monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual inspections of water systems in the Council operational buildings. The proposal is to procure the works on an initial 2 year contract with an option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods, Additional information: .

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05153e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009285-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ellie Street
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVIROCURE

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