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Legionella Water Testing

SALIX HOMES

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20 May 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Salix Homes, a public authority based in Salford, for the title "Legionella Water Testing" under the industry category of services. This procurement was specifically for the testing and analysis of composition and purity, primarily involving Legionella water testing and associated services. The procurement was carried out using a limited competition method, designated as "Below threshold". The process is now in the 'award' stage, with the contract awarded to Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd. The contract, valued at £208,000 gross, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. The location for the execution of services is within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKD region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in testing services and water safety management. SMEs involved in analytical testing and consulting services stand to gain from participating in similar procurements due to the focused nature and limited competition method of the tender, which could potentially reduce the number of competitors. Businesses with expertise in handling public sector contracts and ensuring regulatory compliance in water quality testing would be well-suited to engage in such opportunities, fostering business growth and sector-specific experience.

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Notice Title

Legionella Water Testing

Notice Description

Legionella Water Testing and Associated Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046319-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 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
SALIX HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4DT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBORNE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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