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Summary of the contracting process

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has completed the award stage for the procurement of a comprehensive Water Hygiene Service and Maintenance contract, identified as BCU-DIR-63341. This procurement, governed by Welsh devolved regulations, involves services to be provided across multiple regions in Wales, including UKL23 and UKL12. The contract was directly awarded due to critical health and safety concerns, with Marlowe Environmental Services Ltd being chosen as the supplier. The contract, valued at £235,280 (net), was announced on 23rd July 2026, with the service period scheduled from 17th August 2026 to 31st January 2027, following a standstill period ending on 4th August 2026. This tender was facilitated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, operating from Cardiff.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the water hygiene services industry, particularly those specialising in bacterial contamination prevention and water system maintenance. Large organisations, as well as SMEs, capable of delivering services like regular inspections, testing, and managing risk assessments, will find this field advantageous for expanding their portfolio. Companies equipped to manage water treatment equipment and provide emergency responses to contamination incidents are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The direct award method underscores the critical nature of maintaining compliance with health and safety standards, amplifying the necessity for reliable and experienced service providers in the industry.

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Notice Title

BCU-DIR-63341 - Pan-BCU Water Hygiene Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

Water Hygiene Service and Maintenance for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Procurement Information

The Health Board have undertaken a subsequent procurement (BCU-FTS-60429) to award a new contract for the service requirement, however due additional scrutiny required on the commercial evaluation, this has lead to a delay in approval and submission to Welsh Government in line with the original tender timescale, as a result there is a requirement for an additional 6-month service provision from the incumbent provider, should this not progress then this poses a Health and Safety Risk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d239
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069865-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

65120000 - Operation of a water-purification plant

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARLOWE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

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