Tender

LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENT OF HOT & COLD WATER SYSTEMS

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 May 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking tenders for a Legionella risk assessment of their hot and cold water systems. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically related to consulting services for water supply and waste management, and is located in Southport, United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement process is 'Tender', with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 12th June 2026 and a tender period closing on 19th June 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, below the threshold, with a contract period starting from 3rd August 2026 to 31st July 2027, potentially extendable by 12 months. The project is valued at an estimated £43,000, grossing to £51,600 including VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water quality risk assessments, technical testing, and consultancy services related to Legionella control. It is particularly suited to companies with expertise in building-fabric consultancy services and plumbing consultancy services, adhering to BS 8580-1:2019 standards. Organisations that can demonstrate high quality alongside competitive pricing – with a quality-to-cost weighting of 70% to 30% – stand to benefit from engaging with this potential contract. The open procurement method supports wider competition, expanding opportunities for businesses looking to collaborate with public health service providers.

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Notice Title

LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENT OF HOT & COLD WATER SYSTEMS

Notice Description

The Scope of this specification requires the identification and assessment of Legionellosis risk to staff, patients, visitors and members of the public who may be exposed to water systems operated by MWL. The Legionella risk assessment is to be carried out using the British Standard: BS 8580-1:2019: Water Quality -Risk Assessments for Legionella control - Code of Practice NB: MWL will not accept any other standard with producing the Legionella risk assessments.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension must be agreed by both parties 3 months before expiry date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044859-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

41 - Collected and purified water

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09321000 - Hot water

41110000 - Drinking water

44161200 - Water mains

44162500 - Drinking-water piping

44163140 - Steam and water pipes

44611500 - Water tanks

44621210 - Water boilers

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71321300 - Plumbing consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHPORT
Postcode
PR8 6PN
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Southport

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