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25 Jun 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council has completed the procurement process for the Water Hygiene Monitoring and Risk Assessment Services contract, which relates to buildings within the administrative boundaries of the Council in the North West of England, specifically in Wirral. This procurement falls under the 'Monitoring and control services' industry category, involving activities such as risk assessments and servicing of thermostatic mixing valves in various public buildings. The contract is part of a limited procurement method, conducted under the YPO DPS 882 Internal Fit-out and Maintenance framework, and it was awarded without a prior call for competition. Notably, the contract was signed on 23rd June 2026, with an active status and a total value of £600,000, covering the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with an extension option for a further two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in water hygiene services, especially those capable of meeting regulatory compliance as per the approved code of practice L8 for legionella control. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as HSL Compliance Limited, which was awarded the contract, are notably well-suited to compete due to their specialized services that align seamlessly with the requirements of local authorities like Wirral Council. This procurement process underscores the demand for expert services in environmental health safety, validating growth avenues for businesses offering innovative, efficient, and compliant solutions in public sector maintenance and safety services.

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Notice Title

Wirral Council Water Hygiene Monitoring and Risk Assessment Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Tender is to enter into a Water Hygiene Monitoring and Risk Assessment Works, to buildings owned by Wirral Borough Council (the "Council") or in which the Council has an interest e.g. Libraries, Leisure Centres, Administration Centres, Industrial Units and Schools etc. within the administrative boundaries of the Council. This Contract is primarily to provide risk assessments, monthly monitoring and six monthly servicing (the Children's and Young Person Department buildings, except Special Schools and Children's Centres, are every 12 months servicing) of Thermostatic mixing valves, to ensure that all water systems within premises operated by the authority meet the requirements as detailed within the approved code of practice L8 'Legionnaires Disease, The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems', produced by the Health and Safety Commission, and any amendment to the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) produced during the period of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Tender is to enter into a Water Hygiene Monitoring and Risk Assessment Works, to buildings owned by Wirral Borough Council (the "Council") or in which the Council has an interest e.g. Libraries, Leisure Centres, Administration Centres, Industrial Units and Schools etc. within the administrative boundaries of the Council. This Contract is primarily to provide risk assessments, monthly monitoring and six monthly servicing (the Children's and Young Person Department buildings, except Special Schools and Children's Centres, are every 12 months servicing) of Thermostatic mixing valves, to ensure that all water systems within premises operated by the authority meet the requirements as detailed within the approved code of practice L8 'Legionnaires Disease, The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems', produced by the Health and Safety Commission, and any amendment to the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) produced during the period of this contract.

Procurement Information

This contract is awarded via the YPO DPS 882 Internal Fit-out and Maintenance, under Lot 10 Surveys, Testing and Treatments (Water treatment, PAT testing, fixed electrical testing, asbestos surveys and removal, damp surveys and damp proofing) Contract Notice Ref: 2018/S 148-338993

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059869-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HSL COMPLIANCE

Further Information

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