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Legionella Management Services at 47 Council properties owned by Fareham Borough Council

FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Dec 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Fareham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for Legionella Management Services at 47 of its properties, which include facilities ranging from small allotment buildings to large sheltered housing complexes. The award was made on 1st April 2025 and is active, focusing on providing environmental issues consultancy services. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically addressing water system management to mitigate the risk of legionella bacteria. This contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, bypassing the need for a prior publication due to it being below the threshold. The WCS Group has been awarded the contract valued at £165,422.50, with a potential option for a two-year extension. The procurement region is identified as UKJ31.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those offering water management solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like WCS Group, currently the supplier, have successfully competed for this contract, suggesting that similar companies focusing on quality and cost-effective solutions are well-suited for such tenders. Businesses adept at delivering high-quality services while maintaining an emphasis on cost efficiency could find lucrative opportunities by engaging with local and regional authorities like Fareham Borough Council. The overall evaluation criteria prioritised cost at 75% and quality at 25%, indicating a balanced consideration in ensuring value for money.

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Notice Title

Legionella Management Services at 47 Council properties owned by Fareham Borough Council

Notice Description

The council owns 48 properties ranging from small allotment buildings to large, sheltered housing complex. These require routine management of the water systems to maintain quality and to manage the risk from the legionella bacteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council owns 48 properties ranging from small allotment buildings to large, sheltered housing complex. These require routine management of the water systems to maintain quality and to manage the risk from the legionella bacteria.

Options: 2 year optional extension

Procurement Information

This contract is below threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086089-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,422 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 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
FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicky Roberts
Contact Email
nroberts@fareham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1329824693

Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO16 7AZ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Fareham Town
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WCS GROUP

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