Tender

PS-25-175 - Provision of Water Hygiene Service, Testing & Maintenance MTC

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 16:46

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25 Sep 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by East Ayrshire Council, involves the tender titled "PS-25-175 - Provision of Water Hygiene Service, Testing & Maintenance MTC," which falls under the services category related to water pollution. The location for this contract is in the region UKM93, specifically in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom. Currently at the Tender stage, the process uses an Open procedure for the selection method. Notable changes include an extension of the deadline for tender submission, now set for 7th November 2025. The key aspects of this contract include planned inspections, servicing, testing, certification, and emergency repairs of non-domestic water systems, primarily during standard working hours.

This tender offers vital growth opportunities for businesses specialising in water hygiene and maintenance services, particularly those aligned with the standards of the Legionella Control Association (LCA). The focus on community benefits points to opportunities for SMEs and social enterprises that can offer recruitment, training, and community engagement as part of their bid. Furthermore, businesses with solid financial standing, as evaluated by an independent business credit report with East Ayrshire Council's requirements, would be well-positioned. Public and Employers Liability Insurance are also necessary prerequisites, ensuring that only well-prepared firms participate, thus driving high-quality competitive offers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS-25-175 - Provision of Water Hygiene Service, Testing & Maintenance MTC

Notice Description

Water Hygiene Testing Service and Maintenance Term Contract. The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of non-domestic water systems. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Water Hygiene Testing Service and Maintenance Term Contract. The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of non-domestic water systems. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours.

Renewal: 2No. 1 year optional extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a252
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068722-2025
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

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
37 Months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Shields
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

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