Tender

Water Quality and Systems Maintenance (Legionella SMR)

MAGENTA LIVING

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Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Magenta Living is conducting a public procurement process to appoint a service provider for Water Quality and Systems Maintenance, specifically focusing on Legionella Safety Management and Remediation (SMR). The contracting authority is based in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, and the contract services are slated for locations predominantly across the Wirral, including Wallasey, Birkenhead, some parts of Cheshire, and South Lancashire. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their proposals by 13:00 on the 14th of May 2026. The tender falls into the industry categories of repair and maintenance services, as well as cleaning and sanitation services, and follows the open procurement procedure method. This approach facilitates broad participation, encouraging a diverse range of businesses to submit proposals. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 30th April 2026 and the expected conclusion of the award period by 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water management and maintenance services, especially those adept at handling Legionella safety measures. With a gross contract value of £990,000, business entities capable of providing comprehensive legionella and water hygiene management—either in-house or with a subcontractor—stand to benefit. Participation is particularly attractive to service providers with experience in geographic service delivery, performance management, and health and safety protocols. Companies that demonstrate superior customer care and leverage social value can enhance their competitiveness, as these elements are integral to the award criteria. Additionally, businesses offering competitive pricing will have an increased chance of success due to the significant price weighting in the evaluation process. This contract provides a substantial growth avenue, especially for companies looking to expand their operations across the specified regions in the UK.

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Notice Title

Water Quality and Systems Maintenance (Legionella SMR)

Notice Description

Magenta Living (ML) is seeking to appoint a competent, capable, skilled, experienced, and qualified Service Provider for the provision of Water Quality and Systems Maintenance (Legionella SMR) The Service Provider will provide a full range of legionella and water hygiene management services either entirely in-house or with an identified delivery partner or sub-contractor All properties to which the provision is required are in the Wirral, chiefly Wallasey and Birkenhead but also in some parts of Cheshire and South Lancashire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: * 1st Extension - 01/10/2029 to 30/09/2030 * 2nd Extension -01/10/2030 to 30/09/2031 ML will determine whether to extend the contract in line with the above based on the needs of its business and service delivery performance of the contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033616-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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
MAGENTA LIVING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Further Information

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