Tender

Water Treatment Services (Legionella etc)

NHS TAYSIDE

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Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Tayside is seeking to procure 'Water Treatment Services (Legionella etc.)' under an active tender process. The contract involves providing environmental services including water system maintenance, treatment services, and microbiological sampling, specifically targeting Legionella and Pseudomonas testing, across NHS Tayside properties in Tayside, region UKM71. This procurement falls under the services category and has an estimated value of £850,000. Key activities must comply with relevant health and safety legislation. The procedure is classified as open, allowing electronic submissions only, with the tender period closing on 13th October 2025. The award decision will be made on the same day, with services commencing soon after. The contract duration is approximately three years, with potential extensions. Carol Mackie, based in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, acts as the contact point for this procurement.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and water treatment services, particularly those experienced in managing health and safety compliance in water systems. Companies with expertise in microbiological sampling and capable of delivering comprehensive risk assessments and monitoring will find this contract particularly suitable. Given NHS Tayside’s requirements for staff qualifications and the inclusion of community benefits, businesses that prioritise these aspects can gain a competitive edge. Additionally, the open procedure of the tender provides accessible participation avenues for qualified businesses, promoting growth through significant public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Treatment Services (Legionella etc)

Notice Description

Provision of Water Treatment Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier is required to provide a Service to deliver the following: Provision of Water System Maintenance, Water Treatment Services and Microbiological Sampling to include Legionella & Pseudomonas Testing (including associated Risk Assessment and Monitoring) to NHS Tayside properties to comply with the following legislation and other relevant laws and regulations, including but not limited to: Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 ACOP L8 Guidelines for Controlling Legionella in Water Systems HSE HSG 274 Part 2 The Control of Legionella in Hot & Cold Water Systems COSHH Regulations 2002 Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporation Condensers Regulations 1992 EN1717.2000 Protection against pollution of potable water in water installations BS 6920.2.1.2000 Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption. BS6700.2006 Design, installation and testing of services supplying water BS8580:2019 Water quality. Risk assessments for Legionella control Water Supply (water fittings) Regulations 1999 SHTM 04-01, part A: design, installation and commissioning SHTM 04-01, part B: operational management

Renewal: Option to extend for one (1) year plus one (1) year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055027-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS TAYSIDE
Contact Name
Carol Mackie
Contact Email
carol.mackie@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1382660111

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 9SY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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