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Water Treatment-V2

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has concluded the procurement process for a comprehensive Legionella risk management and water hygiene monitoring service. The contract, titled "Water Treatment-V2," involves multiple campuses located in Ambleside, Barrow, Carlisle, Lancaster, and London. As a part of the services industry, this tender was conducted under a limited competition, specifically Below threshold - limited competition, as stipulated by its legal basis, 2023/54. Integrated Water Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, ensuring active service provision from 6th September 2026 to 5th September 2029, with an optional renewal for an additional two years. The contract is valued at £367,317 GBP, with a gross amount of £440,781 GBP.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in water treatment and hygiene services, particularly those capable of meeting multi-site requirements across diverse locations. Large-scale providers with expertise in Legionella risk management can benefit from the high-value services expected over an extended contract period, potentially expanding their market reach within the United Kingdom. Opportunities abound for companies in the water-treatment work and surface water treatment services categories, providing a pathway to strengthening industry presence and fostering business development aligned with public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Water Treatment-V2

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier to provide a comprehensive Legionella risk management and water hygiene monitoring service across multi-site locations of Ambleside, Barrow, Carlisle (Brampton Road & Fusehill Street Campuses), Lancaster & London Campuses. Mini Competition using the APUC Water Quality Management Framework Agreement EFM1068AP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068827
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036439-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

90733400 - Surface water treatment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£367,317 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2026 - 5 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRATED WATER SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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