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TenderUpdate

16 Jul 2026 at 11:03

Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 15:16

Planning

06 Mar 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant authority, a central government public authority based in Bristol, is currently in the tender stage for a significant contract titled "Completion and Delivery of National Legionella Risk Assessments". This procurement involves the delivery of Legionella risk assessments and consultancy services across NHSBT sites in the UK, under the services category. The process is being conducted using an open procedure, with tender submissions due by 13th August 2026 and the contract awarded shortly after by 21st August 2026. The contract is valued at £1,960,000 with a gross amount of £2,352,000 and is set to begin on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st August 2031, with possible extensions until 2033.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancies specialising in water hygiene and Legionella control measures. With the procurement utilising an open procedure, businesses that demonstrate strong expertise in water-treatment work and associated consulting services will find this opportunity highly beneficial. Given the emphasis on technical quality and social value, this tender is ideal for firms committed to delivering high-standard services that contribute positively to public health and safety. Small to medium enterprises with robust technical capabilities, competitive pricing strategies, and a focus on social value could particularly thrive in this competitive bidding environment.

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Notice Title

Completion and Delivery of National Legionella Risk Assessments

Notice Description

Completion and Delivery of National Legionella Risk Assessments and consultancy services for NHSBT Sites

Planning Information

NHSBT is a special health authority, dedicated to saving lives.  We provide a blood and transplantation service to the NHS, looking after blood donation services in England and transplant services across the UK. This includes managing the donation, storage and transplantation of blood, organs, tissues, bone marrow and stems cells, and researching new treatments and processes.  NHSBT Estates and Facilities (E&F) are managed from four regions, North East, North West, South East and South West.  Each region operates from three main hub centers. In total NHSBT are currently operating from eighty-four properties nationally.      Brief Outline of Requirement  NHSBT are looking to procure a national service from a specialist consultancy to assist in the management and control of Legionella / Water Hygiene within NHSBT property by the undertaking of Legionella Risk Assessments in all the properties owned or leased by NHSBT.   The appointed Legionella consultancy will be required to identify and prioritise recommendations on any remedial works which are identified during the survey. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us no later than 23rd March 2026 and we will send you a detailed version of our requirement so far, along with some questions/ request for information in order to help us refine the specification.   

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066433
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067202-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,960,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,960,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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