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Waiver - Urgency - Pseudomonas - Dead Leg Removal at Borough Hall

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Bedford Borough Council, located in Bedford, United Kingdom, for the urgent removal of pseudomonas-related dead leg pipework at Borough Hall. This tender falls under the works category of plumbing and sanitary works, as well as building and facilities management services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method as a below-threshold acquisition without competition, resulting in an active contract awarded to SDG Ltd. The contract was signed on 19 October 2025 and is operative from 20 October 2025 to 28 November 2025. Bedford Borough Council serves as the buyer, and the location of this contract is targeted in the UKH24 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in plumbing and sanitary works, particularly those with expertise in managing water systems to mitigate risks such as pseudomonas and legionella growth. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to SDG Ltd, could greatly benefit from this type of contract due to their agility in handling urgent procurement needs. The removal of dead leg pipework is integral to maintaining building safety standards, creating growth prospects for companies familiar with the intricacies of water and building management services. Such contracts enable suppliers to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements, strengthening their position in the construction and management industry.

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Notice Title

Waiver - Urgency - Pseudomonas - Dead Leg Removal at Borough Hall

Notice Description

Pseudomonas - Dead Leg Removal at Borough Hall - Waiver - Urgency Pseudomonas - Dead Leg Removal at Borough Hall - The quote includes removing the pipework and also fitting isolation valves to all 14 risers in the building to accommodate the work, these risers have never been fitted with isolation valves since construction, the lack of valves causes a major problem when maintaining services or working on the water system as the whole or large parts of the building need to be drained down wasting water and resources. Deadleg pipework poses a significant risk in the buildings water systems due to its potential to foster Pseudomonas and Legionella growth. This is a follow up to the previous Pseudomonas explanatory pipework survey SDG have undertaken thus they have the intel of exactly what works are needed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026838-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,196 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SDG

Further Information

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