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Legionella and Water Monitoring Services 2026

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to procure Legionella and Water Monitoring Services throughout their sites, as part of an open competition procurement process. This tender, identified under ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac7c", falls under the industry category of services related to water pollution. With a total estimated value of £110,000, this below-threshold open procurement is currently active. Interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 3rd July 2026 via the specified electronic submission platform. The associated contract is set to commence on 3rd August 2026 and remains valid until 2nd August 2028, with a possibility of a two-year extension at the Authority's discretion. The project is located in the West Midlands, offering local businesses an excellent opportunity to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in water safety and environmental monitoring. Companies specialising in services related to water pollution, particularly those equipped for competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery, will find this contract advantageous. The evaluation criteria emphasise cost (75%), quality (20%), and social value (5%), providing a comprehensive growth opportunity for companies that can deliver economically while maintaining high standards and contributing positively to the community. Businesses familiar with handling similar government contracts, or those keen to expand their portfolio in the public sector, can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term client relationships in a vital industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legionella and Water Monitoring Services 2026

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of legionella and water monitoring services at all West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two-year extension option at the Authority's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052879-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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