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BCU-FTS-60429 - Pan BCU Water Hygiene Service and Maintenance

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, under the hosting of Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting tenders for the provision of water hygiene services and maintenance across the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Estates. This tender, titled "Pan BCU Water Hygiene Service and Maintenance" (ID: BCU-FTS-60429), falls under the industry category of consulting and operational services for water supplies, and will be executed across various regions in the United Kingdom, specifically UKL23, UKL13, and UKL12. The procurement is at the tender update stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 15th January 2026 at midday. The open procedure procurement method ensures a fully competitive and transparent process, with submissions to be made electronically through the eTenderWales portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in water hygiene and maintenance services. With a contract period potentially extending to five years, including optional extensions, it is ideal for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service portfolio and secure long-term engagements. The contract, valued at over £2 million, will be awarded based on a 40% quality and 60% cost evaluation criterion, encouraging participants to deliver high-quality service solutions. Businesses that possess strong technical expertise in water hygiene maintenance, compliance, and resource management are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCU-FTS-60429 - Pan BCU Water Hygiene Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) require a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of water hygiene service and maintenance across the BCUHB Estates. The full details are outlined with the tender documents attached within Bravo. The tender will be awarded to the most advantageous tender based on 40% quality and 60% cost as detailed in the ITT document. Please note that the tender closing date is 15th of January 2026 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered. The etenderwales bravosolution ref: Project: project_60429 and itt_121885 Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. More details can be found at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The initial contract term is three (3) years. The Contracting Authority reserves the option to extend the contract for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each, resulting in a maximum potential contract duration of five (5) years. The optional extension periods may be exercised subject to satisfactory contractor performance, continued operational need, budget availability, and agreement by both parties. These options allow the Health Board to maintain continuity of service, ensure compliance with statutory water hygiene requirements, and avoid unnecessary procurement activity where continued service delivery is beneficial. The contract may also include optional additional tasks related to water hygiene remedial work, sampling, system cleaning, and maintenance activities, which may be instructed as required during the term of the contract. These optional works will be commissioned in line with the contract pricing schedule.

Renewal: Two years annual optional extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f125
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003246-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

65121000 - Water demineralisation services

65122000 - Water desalination services

65123000 - Water softening services

65130000 - Operation of water supplies

90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,967 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,200,967 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Joselito Cuenta
Contact Email
joselito.cuenta@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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