Tender

SWAST-5126-FM Water Safety

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

28 May 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, located in Exeter, UK, is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "SWAST-5126-FM Water Safety." The industry category is services, specifically industrial quality control services, with a focus on water risk assessments and testing. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure, and potential bidders must submit their proposals electronically in English by 12:00 PM on 29th June 2026. The enquiry period for questions closes on 23rd June 2026, and the award decision is expected by 31st July 2026. This procurement covers locations within the UKK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in water safety, testing, and risk assessments. Given the contract's sizeable value of £1,870,000, extending potentially for up to five years and renewable based on performance metrics, it is an attractive prospect for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to grow their service offerings in the public sector. The award criteria focus on quality, social value, and cost, suggesting that firms with robust quality control procedures and competitive pricing will have a strong chance of success. Meeting key performance indicators could lead to contract extensions, providing long-term business growth possibilities.

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Notice Title

SWAST-5126-FM Water Safety

Notice Description

Water risk assessments and water testing, including sentinel outlet and shower sampling. The value stated represents the total SASC requirement; however, only the SWAST element of this value is guaranteed.

Lot Information

Water Risk Assessments

Water risk assessments. The value stated represents the total SASC requirement; however, only the SWAST element of this value is guaranteed.

Renewal: If KPI's are met, we would look to extend the contract for up to 36 months

Water Maintenance and Testing

Water Maintenance and Testing as per the specification

Renewal: If KPI's are met, we would look to extend the contract for up to 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a80d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050484-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71731000 - Industrial quality control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,870,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,870,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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